[amayausers] Re: error code

Loree,
I agree with Rod with the reciprocator and/or needle bar stud being a problem.  
If not one of those suggestions, could be the "connecting rod".  That is the 
piece that links the reciprocator to the Z drive shaft.  If that were to break, 
the needle would sort of float up and down but not twist as well.  If that's 
the case, not a major repair...  unless it threw something out of wack, like 
the Z timing.  Even then it's just time consuming.  I have heard of a few 
breaking on earlier models.  
Just whatever you do, don't power up the machine until it's fixed.  I have 
heard of customers turning machines back on to try to identify the problem by 
"hearing the sound again".  Oh boy?!
Hope you're up and running again soon.
Ed

Ed Orantes
Amaya Tech/Owner
New Orleans, La.
504-258-6260
emservice@xxxxxxx



-------------- Original message from "Dragonstitch" : -------------- 

> no, can't turn the needle bar... only up and down. I got ahold of Melco 
> this morning and they are supposed to have someone call me within 24 hours 
> to set up a tech visit. Hopefully soon! We did take the face cover off, 
> and nothing looks out of place there. 
> 
> You have been a great help! Thanks for all the interest! 
> 
> Loree 
> Dragonstitch 
> http://www.dragonstitch.com 
> custom embroidery 
> dragonstitch@xxxxxxx 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Sharon" 
> To: 
> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:51 AM 
> Subject: [amayausers] Re: error code 
> 
> 
> > Loree, 
> > 
> > My curiosiy is getting the best of me I guess. You said that the needle 
> bar 
> > is free floating, like it is not attached to anything. Can you turn this 
> > needle bar or spin it around in a 360 degree fashion? Which needle were 
> you 
> > on when this happened? Have you found any small piece(s) of metal that may 
> > have dropped from behind the needle case? There is also the possibility of 
> a 
> > broken needle bar stud, which is a lesser problem to repair/.replace than 
> > the reciprocator part. One you have to take the whole needle case off the 
> > machine and the other, just the face cover over the needle case. 
> > 
> > Rod Springer 
> > Melco Trained Technician 
> > (We also do Design Shop Pro+ digitizing) 
> > Boise, ID 
> > (208) 938-3038 
> > springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx 
> 
> 
>

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