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Industrial Serger - Stuck Crankshaft / Handwheel / Differential
Hi All.
My wife recently purchased a Wilcox & Gibbs Industrial 5-Thread Serger (515-4-52). The handwheel and crankshaft mechanism are completely stuck and only rotate about 1/8" in either direction. I got it to work briefly when we first set it up by strongly turning the handwheel until it rotated, I put the belt on the handwheel and it worked fine for the evening. The next morning it had frozen completely and will not turn regardless of how much pressure I apply. Through my investigations, I found that the Differential Feed Shaft and Lever are stuck as well. I opened the machine to the best of my ability apart from removing the oil pan and opening the main body - I put in new oil, and oiled all sections of the crankshaft, all ball bearings and bushings that are accessible. I cleaned the needle/looper section extensively looking for anything blocking these parts and nothing is abnormal. And after spending about 6 hours trying to get it to work, I put the machine back together and turned away IN FAILURE!!! SOOO - if there is anyone out there that can offer any advice - or point me in the right direction - I would be eternally grateful. Thank you in advance! |
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Industrial Serger - Stuck Crankshaft / Handwheel / Differential
wrote in message ... Hi All. My wife recently purchased a Wilcox & Gibbs Industrial 5-Thread Serger (515-4-52). The handwheel and crankshaft mechanism are completely stuck and only rotate about 1/8" in either direction. I got it to work briefly when we first set it up by strongly turning the handwheel until it rotated, I put the belt on the handwheel and it worked fine for the evening. The next morning it had frozen completely and will not turn regardless of how much pressure I apply. Through my investigations, I found that the Differential Feed Shaft and Lever are stuck as well. I opened the machine to the best of my ability apart from removing the oil pan and opening the main body - I put in new oil, and oiled all sections of the crankshaft, all ball bearings and bushings that are accessible. I cleaned the needle/looper section extensively looking for anything blocking these parts and nothing is abnormal. And after spending about 6 hours trying to get it to work, I put the machine back together and turned away IN FAILURE!!! SOOO - if there is anyone out there that can offer any advice - or point me in the right direction - I would be eternally grateful. Thank you in advance! See Alt. Sewing far more active group |
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