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Timing problem?

Started by hidebound, May 07, 2011, 03:26:24 am

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hidebound

May 07, 2011, 03:26:24 am
     My Consew 255B went out of time yesterday. This is the second time this has happened lately. I timed the hook then noticed that the hook was hitting the needle so I moved the hook assembly over. After this when I handwheel the machine the hook or bobbin case is scraping against the needle plate. doesnt do it when I loosen the screws on the needle plate. What have I done wrong?

stitchm

May 07, 2011, 04:12:34 am #1
Sounds like hook height possibly? or the top sliding cover plate installed in reverse?

Darren Henry

May 07, 2011, 09:45:16 am #2
I had the same issue years ago with a 225. When I moved the assembly over it wanted to lift up a hair. I had to give it a gentle tap down once the appropriate screws were slacked off.
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hidebound

May 07, 2011, 05:58:01 pm #3
 
Quote from: Darren Henry on May 07, 2011, 09:45:16 am
I had the same issue years ago with a 225. When I moved the assembly over it wanted to lift up a hair. I had to give it a gentle tap down once the appropriate screws were slacked off.

I wonder where exactly I should tap. I'm a little skittish about tapping on the hook from the top.

Quote from: stitchm on May 07, 2011, 04:12:34 am
Sounds like hook height possibly? or the top sliding cover plate installed in reverse?


If you mean the sliding plate to the right of the needle plate I think it would only go in upside down, but I will look.

sofadoc

May 07, 2011, 06:27:07 pm #4
That slide plate cover has a thumbnail slit in it. If the slit is on the left, it is reversed.
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hidebound

May 08, 2011, 03:27:24 am #5
Quote from: sofadoc on May 07, 2011, 06:27:07 pm
That slide plate cover has a thumbnail slit in it. If the slit is on the left, it is reversed.


I had a look at that cover. I see what you mean it could be turned end for end. Its ok though thanks stitchm and sofadoc.

I tapped the hook a time or two, no more rubbing. Thanks Darren. You guys are great.

Darren Henry

May 08, 2011, 07:36:27 am #6
You're welcome.
Life is a short one way trip, don't blow it!Live hard,die young and leave no ill regrets!

Gregg @ Keystone Sewing

May 09, 2011, 08:33:10 am #7 Last Edit: May 09, 2011, 08:34:48 am by Gregg @ Keystone Sewing
Another "not many have seen this book before" for the Consew 255RB / Seiko LSW-8BL

Excellent book that shows detailed setting and adjustments

http://www.keysew.com/DemoFiles/255RB_339RB_Seiko_LSW.pdf

hidebound

May 09, 2011, 05:48:01 pm #8
     Gregg thanks alot for that link. It is a much better reference than what I have.

Gregg @ Keystone Sewing

May 10, 2011, 06:57:22 am #9
Quote from: hidebound on May 09, 2011, 05:48:01 pm
     Gregg thanks alot for that link. It is a much better reference than what I have.


I've been selling 255RBs with my family for over 13 years, and I know it is, if you going off of what was sent with the machine!

Hope it helps, and it's as good a book as I can find outside of some of the newer Pfaff books.

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