How to Service a Vintage Kenmore Sewing Machine Motor

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Stevie shows how he services and rebuilds motors. He generally does this to every machine found in the wild. Remember, they're 30 years old and motors do need servicing from time to time. Learn to clean and check the motor for repair needs. Get your supplies here: amzn.to/3mNoESO
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  • @dclaet1135
    @dclaet11354 жыл бұрын

    I really love your videos. You're an excellent teacher. You're thorough, clear, concise and I love the way that you repeat the important parts. I have the 1802 also, and I just love this machine. I would really appreciate it if you could someday show us how to replace the cord on some of the old sewing machine motors. They're still good, but the cords have become brittle. I know that I could do it if I had one of your well done videos.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thats a good idea for a video. Ill have to put it on the list. Its not super hard but does require sold soldering skills.

  • @PibbleMom297
    @PibbleMom2973 жыл бұрын

    I am just amazed at your ability - this is another wonderfully informative video. I appreciate your video style, subtle humor, EXCELLENT explanations and the occasional, helpful still picture. I have taken motors apart and done some of the work you've shown here: cleaning the commutator (PLEASE, forgive me for the correction, but it's commutator, rather than communicator), checking brushes and bearings - but you have taught me so much more!! And I am very grateful - thank you. Now I need to obtain a soldering gun and learn how to solder so I can learn from your re-wiring video. I have been sewing for many years, I love it and and I love sewing machines. I own 12 of them currently, mostly vintage, so your videos are beyond helpful to me as I can do a lot of my own maintenance. I am now a subscriber and want to see every video you make! By the way, I'm 70 years old - you CAN teach an old lady new tricks!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are right I did that to see how many people actually pay attention.

  • @ivancho5854

    @ivancho5854

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe 😂

  • @antoinettemunn3453
    @antoinettemunn34534 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I have replaced the brushings, bearings, and REMOVED THAT DAMN CORD and replace the electrical wiring because of this very visually and verbally clear and concise video. Thank you! You're awesome!

  • @antoinettemunn3453

    @antoinettemunn3453

    4 жыл бұрын

    Imma take a lil stumpy hammah *tink tink tink*

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Thanks a bunch, glad you enjoyed and learned.

  • @logicalblueberry

    @logicalblueberry

    Жыл бұрын

    @@antoinettemunn3453 Haha!

  • @alfonsomerino2846
    @alfonsomerino28465 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video that removes the mystery for me on how to service Kenmore motors.

  • @maryhowe3821
    @maryhowe3821 Жыл бұрын

    Spectacularly clear video! I'm working on a straight stitch Brother Super Streamliner that had a smashed cord, so I've taken apart the motor as long as I was in there replacing the cord. I have always had Fear of Electricity, but this video is really helpful in reducing my fear. I watched it twice through before diving in. Thank you!

  • @sarag1158
    @sarag1158 Жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the video I needed. You actually preface to the video stating that this is what I needed. You are correct.

  • @airnashville3883
    @airnashville38835 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back posting videos.

  • @dannettematheny7481
    @dannettematheny74815 ай бұрын

    Thank you for posting! I was going to start looking for replacement motor for 60 year old sewing machine I just bought. You gave me the courage to take the motor apart. I need new brushes. Mine are a little shorter than in your video. Now I just need to figure out where the heck I would get brushes! :-)

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 ай бұрын

    Ebay there sold by size in mm. You can get pretty much any size you want might have to file cut or snip but there cheap.

  • @lisarowalt5537
    @lisarowalt55372 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the tutorial I needed. Woke up this morning with a strange urge to fix a neglected used vintage sewing machine. Just asked my community page on FB if anyone had one they would like to give me for free bonus if it doesn't work and now here I am. Thank you for making this video! Super helpful also my husband is helping me a littlebit with the stuck parts. Hopefully I can start offering this as a service for others and not just for myself or as a weird hobby. :)

  • @sunflowersnbluebirds7362
    @sunflowersnbluebirds73625 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making the video for us. I hope to do this to my machines soon!

  • @bloodbaymare
    @bloodbaymare4 жыл бұрын

    I just picked up a Kenmore 158.950. Gorgeous mint green from 1967. It was very neglected, covered in old oil and grime, but otherwise in great shape. There is a spark in the motor, though, that refuses to go away, so I suspect I'll need to take it apart and give it a good cleaning. Thanks for the great video. I feel so much less intimidated to tackle the job!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Remember brushed motors all have a little spark to them but I did this to almost every single machine I own and the Power increase was very noticeable.

  • @zero1zerozero11zero
    @zero1zerozero11zero4 жыл бұрын

    Stevie, your videos are amazing. They're explanatory which is good for those of us (me) who aren't mechanically inclined, just desperate lol. Also having watched a few your editing style has such underappreciated humor, I love it!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @famasmaster2000
    @famasmaster20005 жыл бұрын

    Subbed !!! Great vid...love your straight forward approach my friend. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @4rowlands
    @4rowlands4 жыл бұрын

    Just what I was looking for! Great job explaining and showing what you were doing. Subscribed!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub!

  • @andrewbigelow1415
    @andrewbigelow14154 жыл бұрын

    Really well done, detailed and informative. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jamesedgar8497
    @jamesedgar84974 жыл бұрын

    What a great video. Just used it yesterday to overhaul a Taiwanese motor out of a Simplicity plastic machine. That unit had brush caps so brush management was easy. Looking forward to watching more videos from your most practical sewing machine repair series.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped

  • @Braindomme
    @Braindomme5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Stevie! I'm in the process of rewiring the motor to my Singer 128 and this video helped me a lot. Subscribed!

  • @engineco2productions

    @engineco2productions

    4 жыл бұрын

    Elle hi! I was just reading your comment and noticed that you are good with wiring… Can you help me with my question? I know you don’t know me from a hole in the wall but would literally be willing to DM you a picture in insta of my issue

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    you can always hit us up on facebook.

  • @albinocavewoman
    @albinocavewoman5 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thanks for the vid!

  • @LisaHathaway
    @LisaHathaway5 ай бұрын

    I'm really glad to have found this video because I have 3 vintage Kenmore sewing machines. My Tri-Span needs its motor repaired/ replaced for sure. Thank you for this tutorial.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @baka120y4
    @baka120y43 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this video. It helped me a lot! Love all the details :)

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @rosegalvez6821
    @rosegalvez68212 жыл бұрын

    You are my new best friend! Outstanding tutorial!!! I now feel I am ready to do my first motor!

  • @logicalblueberry

    @logicalblueberry

    Жыл бұрын

    No, he's MY best friend! Lol

  • @gabberlicious101
    @gabberlicious1013 жыл бұрын

    Because of you my Kenmore Model 29 has never ran better!!! This step by step was exactly what I (and my machine!) needed. Subbed!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @gabberlicious101

    @gabberlicious101

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe You have no idea- seriously, thank you again!

  • @zazmau
    @zazmau3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!! You make it look so easy!!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is super easy when youve done a few. :D

  • @theresapratt5213
    @theresapratt5213 Жыл бұрын

    You are a Godsend!!!! I have just acquired a ' Fridor' sewing machine the motor is toast! I just ordered a vintage motor and hope to refurbish it myself. I call myself a 'Techno Granny.' You video has shown me some wonder pointers to look for. I've already removed the motor from the machine just waiting for my parts to arrive. Thank you again for doing this most helpful video. You are a Doll!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @kimhenninger8879
    @kimhenninger88794 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful! Saved me a trip to the shop

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @sewndebisdream6953
    @sewndebisdream69532 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I would never take my motor apart because I'm sure I would end up ruining it. So nice to know it can be done. You are a genius! I thought the whole motor would need to be replaced. Sure hope my motors never wear out. Sure wish I had a smart neighbor like you to help me. Thanks for showing this!

  • @logicalblueberry

    @logicalblueberry

    Жыл бұрын

    Believe me, if I can repair a sewing machine motor, you can do it too! You will be so proud of yourself when you're done. It's low-risk too because if you ruin the motor, it's easy to find a cheap replacement. Either way, you will notice a big improvement in the way your machine runs. If you don't want to try it on your favorite machine, how about buying one from a yard sale or Offerup on which to experiment?

  • @olvimend
    @olvimend3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Great instructor. Thank you.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @eeph32
    @eeph322 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I just found your channel and your videos have been really helpful. Would love to see you make some new ones. Hope you’re doing well. Thanks for all the great info 🙏

  • @jeanetteemmert4223
    @jeanetteemmert42234 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thank you. Very informative.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @felicianomusic
    @felicianomusic4 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful and love the nail color

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @unipsychle
    @unipsychle2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this it was exactly what I needed

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @ruffdiamond8804
    @ruffdiamond88044 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME VIDEO!!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    You bet!

  • @marshallschumacher6433
    @marshallschumacher64334 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your Welcome.

  • @elinieves2050
    @elinieves20505 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @elizabethclaiborne6461
    @elizabethclaiborne6461 Жыл бұрын

    Very cool video! Just dragged home an old White zig zag with a potted motor, was wondering about it. The machine has been sitting for decades.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool! Hope you get it running well.

  • @michaelthompson9127
    @michaelthompson91272 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I learned something new from you.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it!

  • @paulettemcwaters8557
    @paulettemcwaters85574 жыл бұрын

    Thanks great video

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You.

  • @lydiacohen203
    @lydiacohen2033 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @sarag1158
    @sarag1158 Жыл бұрын

    I adore you. And I happen to adore this video. We sewing machine people are a different breed. I mean that in the very best way.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @rickandbill
    @rickandbill3 жыл бұрын

    You are fabulous! I'm working on a Necchi Supernova Ultra.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! And thank you.

  • @michellenaranjo4340
    @michellenaranjo43404 жыл бұрын

    I think it would be great if you also showed how to remove the motor from the machine. I have a similar motor and would like to clean it, but I'm nervous about removing it properly.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    These types of motors are usally pretty simple to remove. Few bolts and there in your hands.

  • @christinen9181
    @christinen91819 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I didn’t know a mere mortal could take apart a motor without exploding something. Luckily, my new-to-me machine only needed a new belt and electric cord. But I’ll be prepared for next time.

  • @Parcequeable
    @Parcequeable4 жыл бұрын

    So helpful! No nonsense explanations and to the point without all the blah blah blah....

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Videos that get to long get boaring and last thing I want is another Ben Stein dull boring class.

  • @zazmau
    @zazmau3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the in-depth demo. I did my Kenmore 117.740 motor. Wasn't too dirty but I cleaned up what little was on it. Brushes were quite good. I didn't have any of that spray stuff you have so I gently brushed the insde with a soft toothbrush. Still dirty but I was afraid I might knock something loose. It was still attached to the machine when I worked on it. I have no idea how to remove those cords to the machine.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    No with out having that specific machine IM not real sure how to remove the cords. There all just a bit different.

  • @johnvandepol2346
    @johnvandepol23463 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, well sequenced and clear instructions. Very, very helpful indeed to my motor maintenance on a 158.220 that I am working to fully revive. For s suggestion to a future video: If the top right machine on the shelves behind you is a Kenmore SensorSew 70, I'd love for you to point out the steps to un-stick one that is stuck in reverse. That is what I have in one of mine. It looks to be old grease that has gotten solid between two delicate plastic components in the mechanism, but these don't have threaded fasteners to take them apart. As they have flat, sliding contact services I don't want to use any penetrants that could damage the plastic. Therefore, if it were meaningful to your channel and efforts to address this, I would much look forward to viewing that one. Thank you and good luck with your endeavors. John.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Triflow :) Soak the hole lower end with triflow it wont hurt the plastic gears. Just try to keep it out of the server motors.

  • @johnvandepol2346

    @johnvandepol2346

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe Thank you! I'llget some and give that a try.

  • @r.duroucher225
    @r.duroucher225 Жыл бұрын

    What a fine video, thank you! The strain-relief bushing on the cord had me stumped as well. Nothing like a pair of needle-nose pliers is there? I do have a thought about the label, and that is if one cuts a very small slot from the edge of the label to the hole for the rivet, the motor can then be pulled apart without risking further damage to the label. The motors on some of my Singers have that slot. Again, thanks for a very fine video.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @NinaKeilin
    @NinaKeilin5 жыл бұрын

    Can you explain how the light is supposed to be wired. I bought a used machine that came with the lightbulb plug cut off. I don't know where it is supposed to be attached. It has the lightbulb on the left.

  • @aimee-made
    @aimee-made9 ай бұрын

    My mother’s 1970 Kenmore 158.1601 motor has stopped working (after many thousands of hours of sewing!) I’m hoping I can give it this treatment, and if all else fails, I do have a donor motor! But I want to attempt this re-hab first.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 ай бұрын

    I do this til you cant do it no more.

  • @plakor6133
    @plakor61332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Just acquired an old Kenmore, the motor needs some TLC.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome.

  • @engineco2productions
    @engineco2productions4 жыл бұрын

    Hello!! Thank you so much for this video!!! I have a question about a loose copper wire , I don’t know if it’s supposed to be loose or connected to the inner wire 😱.. other than that I can totally put it back together .. please help ❤️

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would have to rewatch the video to grasp exactly what your asking. So im not totally sure theres a lot of copper wires in those things. Hit us up on facebook with a picture of what wire your asking about and perhaps we can help.

  • @getthething
    @getthething5 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video! Thank you. After servicing mine it makes an odd noise. Everything functions but it sounds odd. Not sure how to describe it. Do you think that could be the brushes making contact and it will eventually go away as they wear down? Any other ideas?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes most of them do. And should go away if its kinda a ticken noise. After the brushes wear back in..

  • @heatherstiletto769
    @heatherstiletto7694 ай бұрын

    Hi there! Haven't gotten to chat with you since I left FB. I was wondering if you had, or could do, a video on rewiring those 158s with that weird 3-prong plug. I've had people ask me about a good video of that, and yours are always so fantastic.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 ай бұрын

    Maybe but I havent had to rewire one yet. If I ever do ill make a video of it.

  • @samanthamcallister7807
    @samanthamcallister7807 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I just came across your video and it was so helpful! I am not a handy person and I was able to take apart the motor and clean it all by myself. Something I noticed putting it back though is the thick spacer you put on at the end. Mine did not have one and it does smoke and stinks like you describe. Where would you recommend I get one of these or could you put something modern there in place of that...like a washer?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    Not all motors are the same. Thats a spacer in mine to keep it from slopping around inside the housing. Chances are your motor didnt need it.

  • @samanthamcallister7807

    @samanthamcallister7807

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe So, my machine is lightly smoking and does have a smell. Runs fine though (other than that of course) What would you recommend trying since I have cleaned everything and other than the spacer idea, everything else is in good shape and in tact. Nothing burnt or even looks burnt.

  • @matteobessone5490
    @matteobessone54902 жыл бұрын

    This video is superb and I’m having a blast tinkering with my 1753. When I tore down my motor. A couple of the spacers crumbled as soon as they came off the shaft. Any idea where I could get new ones Stevie? Can I use plastic washers?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wouldnt use plastic if the motor gets hot it will melt it to the crank. I would recommend a fire retardent materail. The automotive stores sells sheets of gasket. You can certinaly cut new ones for that stuff as its heat resistant materials.

  • @anicase8712
    @anicase8712 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the INCREDIBLY helpful video! I recently got a sears Kenmore 158.523 and I'm not finding a lot on how to service it. It's well used and was someone's baby (they even etched their SSN in the base 😳) so I'm betting that the brushes need replaced, or possibly the entire motor? It does basically function but it keeps stopping like it can't get through the fabric even though it's thin fabric and a new, correctly sized needle. I can get it going by manually turning the wheel back and forth until it eventually "catches" and then it's fine for awhile until it does it again. Do you think this is a problem with the motor or something else? I'm a newb 😅.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    Not a clue almost like asking the mechanic theres a noise in my car what is it. LoL as I just make informational Videos and dont really offer servicing for people. I suggest joining the Kenmore sewing group and ask in there I know theres people with the exact same model that would be more helpful to you. Only other suggestion I have is release the cluch and spin it see if the "catch" is still there. If its not then its not the motor its the machine. And going to assume you didnt get something oiled well. If it is there with the cluch released its possable your motor has an issue. Im assuming you serviced it already.

  • @theresadarby4376
    @theresadarby43763 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Stevie! Just refurbished my lavender 52, with the exception of the motor. I followed your video, and my last step is to replace the carbon brushes, which were worn down to mere stubs. I'm having trouble finding replacements, or even the exact size that the replacements should be. What do you recommend? Thanks!

  • @theresadarby4376

    @theresadarby4376

    3 жыл бұрын

    I measured mine, and it was 4.6mm square (which is 3/16" square). Finally found on McMaster Carr website. Any other suggestions? I would have thought this was going to be an easy find on regular sewing machine parts sites . . .

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Try Ebay you can buy brushes in bulk sticks and just cut them down to what size you need. I do recommend finding something super close to the diameter they should move freely but not giggle to much. If there to small of a diameter they will bang around in the brush holder and risk cracking in half. If there two thick of diameter they wont feed down freely.

  • @theresadarby4376

    @theresadarby4376

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe Thank you!

  • @maryaozer
    @maryaozer3 жыл бұрын

    Stevie - Thanks for posting! Not so many videos on maintenance for a kenmore motor. Question - the black cables that connect my motor to my Kenmore 48 are shot. Insulation has broken off and the wire is exposed -- i think the cable rubbed against the belt. Do you have any videos that go over re-wiring a motor? Is it worth trying to do?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    It depends. If its a painted motor that was with the machine you can see it might be yes. Sometimes you can find a modern motor thats just as good as the old kenmore motors. But be warned some replacement sewing machine motors are absolute junk. Personally me Yes I would rewire the motor but I havent got a video of it and in most cases requires soldering skills.

  • @maryaozer

    @maryaozer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe Your videos were perfect! Not only was I able to take apart the old motor and re-wire parts where the insulation was shot. I was able to get it back together. And, most importantly, the motor works and I didn't electrocute myself! I'd soldered some things before but never taken apart a motor. Thank you for the great videos. You saved me serious $$$ from the repair shop. Also, great tip for using the tape to keep the brushes in place. I was swearing up a storm even with the tape, can't imagine without it.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice soldering isnt that hard just takes a little practice. But its not overly tuff to do this and the results are totally worth it.

  • @denisdunlap9629
    @denisdunlap96292 жыл бұрын

    Currently giving my aunts Kenmore 158.17741 some TLC and this video is amazing!!! Where do I get the brushings from? Are those generic for anything with a motor like a power drill?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Brushes are sold by size usally in MM. simply measure them and order the right size. If there to long just cut them to size some places even just sell a long stick of carbon brush and you just cut to size what you want.

  • @hazelhunter7167
    @hazelhunter7167 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video. I’m working on a machine that I “found in the wild”. I cleaned it internally, but haven’t touched the motor. It runs and actually sounds good, but every time I accelerate, I get a puff of smoke. If I look in the motor while it is running, I see what looks like fire. I’ve never looked in a healthy machine to see what’s happening. What to do? I’m not sure I have the guts to take the motor apart. I can take it apart, no prob, it’s the putting back together and plugging in that worries me. Thanks

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    I would def oil clean and polish it like I do all my machines when I first get them. Its amazing on how much it helps.

  • @yesm450
    @yesm4503 жыл бұрын

    Hi Stevie, is there a topic cleaning/greasing technique we can do to the shaft and pulley? Noticing mine is i bit grungy. This vid is the best! I am pretty sure that my machine service did NOT include cleaning the motor housing. haha. I just cleaned out a lot of lint from the front and back casing openings. Thanks!!!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would just wipe the shaft down with a rag and triflow and try to get all the burned oil you can off the shaft the best you can. If its real heavy and you can feel that its cooked on thick then some 800 grit sand paper to clean it off. Other then that I wouldnt put grease on it. The felts in the motor housing its self is suppose to keep it oiled and grease is pretty heavy it might drag on it. I would check the felts to make sure there still there and not all crumbly.

  • @yesm450

    @yesm450

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe thank you! i went out today looking for triflow and cdc electronic cleaner. did not find triflow yet but searches say lowe's sells it. getting. many, many thanks for all your generous help to us all.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    I order mine ace hardware has it sometimes but its about twice the price as amazon.

  • @mismatch6292
    @mismatch62924 жыл бұрын

    I love your hair 😍

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. You should see it in Rag Curls.

  • @marcelinashelenberger8528
    @marcelinashelenberger85282 жыл бұрын

    I need a new one

  • @colonanaac
    @colonanaac5 жыл бұрын

    I think your channel is great! Can you do one on a Kemore Sensor Sew 70 and on a Morse fotomatic 4100. thank you

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Sensor Sew 70 motor is quite a bit more interactive as it has start caps and a boat load of electronics running it. Even though it is a 110v motor Ive never actually pulled mine out. Im not even sure if its a two wire motor or not. I know theres a lotta electronic junk that runs it though. If I ever have to service it Ill make sure I make a video.

  • @aubreya3572
    @aubreya35723 жыл бұрын

    Hello I love your videos I used them to oil my kenmore 158.1654 and it ran beautifully for a week. Now the motor is buzzing but not spinning and the spark is gone from inside. Do you think this procedure will be enough to save it?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its always worth a try most likly its gummed up in the bearings.

  • @aubreya3572

    @aubreya3572

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe Omg it totally worked. You're my hero. Thanks for your response too!

  • @alisonaussie4995
    @alisonaussie49953 жыл бұрын

    What a legend, thanks mate perfect content. So it’s safe to touch everything inside so long as the machine has been unplugged and left to sit for a day? I’m thinking this one I found might be shagged as it’s got black dust all over the outside of the motor housing, not too optimistic about what I will find inside.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    You shouldnt need to let it sit for a day long as its not live via plugged in youll be fine.

  • @alisonaussie4995

    @alisonaussie4995

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe I opened it up and I think it’s ok the brushes weren’t worn much, maybe they’re a newish set that have been put in at some point, I found I couldn’t get the belt pulley off of the shaft as it’s screw seemed to be fully stuck in place and attempting to loosen it began to ruin the top of the screw head so I can really only service the end that has the brushes. It has very dry felt near the bearings, I’ll oil them and hope for the best, as I can’t access the bearing at the pulley end let’s hope enough oil wicks to the bearingfromtheventwhereican accessthatfeltwith a needlemaybe through the vent.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    A Mini Hammer driver can usally do the trick you can buy them at Harbor Freight. But if you Soak that felt down and let it soak in and oil the bearing it should do the trick. I dont normally tear all my motors down for rebuild like this not unless I know they were used Real Heavy. Most of them if the brushes arent worn to a nub ill just wash best i can with CRC oil the felts with Triflow let sit for a day or so to dry and get oil wicked where it needs and put back into service.

  • @michellenaranjo4340
    @michellenaranjo43404 жыл бұрын

    Well, I figured out how to remove my motor, but ended up mangling that plug like thing that held the cord into the motor. I can still use it if I have to, but it looks so ugly I'd like to buy a new one. Do you know what it is called or where I can purchase one? Your video is great!

  • @michellenaranjo4340

    @michellenaranjo4340

    4 жыл бұрын

    Haha! I found it! For anyone who has obliterated this part like me, it is called a power cord strain relief.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for the late delay some reason youtube didnt pop this comment up. Im glad you found it :)

  • @rafaelmunoz21
    @rafaelmunoz212 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I’ve followed your video and did my restoration as described. You make it too easy, it was a little tougher for me. However, after I reassembled everything- the motor did not run? Did I mess up something? What happened?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    you may have broken a wire inside. Some of them have pretty thin wires that hook up to the brushes. I would look for a loose wire where the brushes are. You may have to solder it back on.

  • @user-wg5vj2bn3i
    @user-wg5vj2bn3i3 ай бұрын

    Please tell me you’re still around?!! I need help knowing how to oil the motor on my Kenmore Model 117-959. She’s my favorite machine and I’m trying to take good care of her. I know how to oil every other part except the motor.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 ай бұрын

    Weve been super busy with other projects. Otherwise yes were still around. Just put a few drops on the felts at the end of the shafts most old old motors even have a little hole you put a few drops in from time to time.

  • @logicalblueberry
    @logicalblueberry Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Excellent video but I was waiting for you to show how you replaced the black plug part. I tried to squeeze it back in using needle nose pliers but it seems impossible:(

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    Its really tuff to get that back in there. Its more of a push in though instead of a squeese and put back in. I usally put the cord back in squeeze it til the cord shapes inside then push it back into the hole. If your cord is thicker then what it had you might not get it to go or you might have to use vice grips to keep it squeezed over night to shape the cord inside the plastic plug.

  • @logicalblueberry

    @logicalblueberry

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe Thank you so much for your prompt reply. I really appreciate it. You are so kind. I told my son that I couldn't get it back in. He said the same thing you did: "Just shove it back in there!" He ended up doing it for me. I wish I had his big, strong hands. Not sure how we will get by when our kids leave home. I've been your subscriber for a few years. I will look forward to more videos. All the best to you.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    rofl Honeslty I think I used a hammer in some sort of fasions on some of them cause they are tight thats for sure.

  • @binhminh417
    @binhminh4172 жыл бұрын

    The motor of my vintage Kenmore Sewing Machine model 158.350. sparked during sewing. I'm not good at fixing electrical stuffs. Do you where can I buy a replacement and how to replace it? Thank you.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can try ebay and buy a universal lump motor. Youll still have to wire it. Honeslty I would just tear it apart and clean it. Its prolly filthy with spent brushes old oil and dust.

  • @logicalblueberry

    @logicalblueberry

    Жыл бұрын

    Binh Minh Pham, If I can repair a sewing machine motor, trust me, so can you. You will save money and be so proud of yourself. If it doesn't work, you can always buy a replacement. What have you got to lose?

  • @marshapeterson7423
    @marshapeterson74233 жыл бұрын

    Hello dear Steve I enjoy your teaching. I have a question do you think I can remove the inside of the new motor (FEIT HI-Q) and put it inside the old housing (226 sewing machine) I want to do this because the older motor is beige and the new is black. You think is compatible? Thanks for all your help. I hope you don’t get offended but you look so beautiful I love to watch you.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    with out seeing the motors im not sure but if you want a guess I dought it. If you want my advice take the machine down to the local autobody paint shop and have them color match some enamel for you and paint the new motor to match, that would prolly be easier.

  • @marshapeterson7423

    @marshapeterson7423

    3 жыл бұрын

    How can I send you pictures?

  • @denisemaxwell9122
    @denisemaxwell91224 жыл бұрын

    I have a Kenmore 38 and I need to clean mother but it is different from the video. Please i need help

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theres a Few flavors of motors but inside there all about the same.

  • @hazelhunter7167
    @hazelhunter7167 Жыл бұрын

    Also, you said to use rouge to polish. Do you mean literally rouge makeup, or am I missing a motor thing? Thanks

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    no as in polishing rouge for a wheel.

  • @pameladempsey5943
    @pameladempsey59433 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your very informative videos and LOVE your dress! So pretty! :)

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @californiahighdesertpreach2261
    @californiahighdesertpreach22612 жыл бұрын

    Hello Steve, may I ask why you stop making video's? You did such a good job of it.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    Been busy sewing LoL and doing other projects. Im in the works of making more just havent finished editing yet. Plus I dont repair machines for the public so I dont really have an endless supply of different makes and models of machines. Just the ones I own for the most part.

  • @californiahighdesertpreach2261

    @californiahighdesertpreach2261

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe Okay Steve, it's just you do such a good job my friend. Guys like me could use the help. Now one more thing, because I know you're very busy. Do you know where I can find a FREE users manual for a Kenmore 158.433? God bless ya!

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    2 жыл бұрын

    You could try the Kenmore group on facebook in the files.

  • @californiahighdesertpreach2261

    @californiahighdesertpreach2261

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe Okay thanks.

  • @68bader1
    @68bader14 жыл бұрын

    Communicator or commutator?anyway, Nice vid. Great help

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea I do that a lot Commutator I didnt want to reshoot it. People will get the jist.

  • @slowsmooth3440
    @slowsmooth34405 ай бұрын

    Would it be better to polish the commentators before spraying cleaning the coils? That way, any of the Rouge dust would be washed away?

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 ай бұрын

    You could but if the Commentators are gummy oiled up you really dont want that on your polishing wheel.

  • @TheTreegodfather
    @TheTreegodfather Жыл бұрын

    *commutator

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    Жыл бұрын

    :p awesome how many people pay attention. And your absolutly right.

  • @TheTreegodfather

    @TheTreegodfather

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SewSaveMe I'm an electrical engineer by trade. 😂 My OCD couldn't let it slide. 👀

  • @sandymckellar1667
    @sandymckellar16673 жыл бұрын

    Hi Stevie - this is a fantastic tutorial. I have three motors that I was going to take to someone else to refurbish, but after watching this, I'm going to take a stab at doing it myself!! My question is - where you are using Tri-Flow oil, can I use sewing machine oil instead? And secondly, the tin with the used electronics cleaner, how do you dispose of that when you are all done? Is it flammable or dangerous? Thanks again, this is fabulous information and expertly communicated.

  • @SewSaveMe

    @SewSaveMe

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its not any worse then deposing a can of hair spray. Far as I know the Cleaner its self is not Flammable but if you read the can it can burn as the propellent is most likely propane.

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