[amayausers.com] Re: Presser foot and needle plate
- From: Genie Zenowich <blackhurstneedleworx@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:44:30 -0700 (PDT)
Thanks, Rod.
I'll be ordering parts tomorrow. I've found the tech manual. My son loaded
'all' the software, so I bet the parts info is in there somewhere. I'll have a
look. Grandpa Stitch, now that sounds rather grand! The color change motor is
still growling. Sometimes it's louder than others. Haven't pinpointed if there
is anything that corelates to it. I may have to break down and do the
unthinkable... I hear there's a new tech in town....But I don't think that's
the same thing as a new sheriff in town. I guess I'm just a dreamer and keep
hoping that some how, some way you and Sharon would find a way out in this neck
o the woods.
Thank you, again. You are ever so generous with your time and knowledge. If I
were to get really lucky and somehow a new machine were to fall in my lap, we
would have to come up with another name, cause I don't think I could part with
old Stitch.
Happy Trails,
Genie z
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From: Rod or Sharon <springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:34:08 AM
Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Presser foot and needle plate
Genie,
The part number you are looking for is--------- 32575 Spring, Flat, Cam,
Presser Foot----------If the wheel is free wheeling, there is a high
probability that it is broken. It would be a low dollar item, small and easy to
replace. Over a period of time, this spring is continually being slightly bent
up and down and will fatigue and break. Some seem to last forever, some
don't...kind of like us....
The CD is a Parts and Tech manual is supplied with the machines when they are
originally shipped out to the customer. It came in a white paper envelope with
a clear plastic window in the front of it. Yes, there was/is one for Old
Stitch....how could you forget a name like that..?? Was just Stitch, but now
its, Old Stitch.....get a second machine and we will call him Grand-pa
Stitch........hows that color change motor...still growling ? Probably pretty
loud by now.....! The latest in software is up to 7.00.114-----7.00.115 for DS
and AOS, lots of good changes since the 6.08.522 you are running.........
Rod Springer
Amaya Tech & Trainer
----- Original Message -----
From: Genie Zenowich
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:35 PM
Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Presser foot and needle plate
Well, Rod, it looks like Stitch has decided to be middle aged. He says that
everything hurts. I can relate.
6.08.522 is the version of software. I looked up presser foot stuff in the
tech manual and it doesn't address just the spring. It says to replace the
entire essembly and that only a tech should do it. I never did get a parts cd.
Is there one for the 2004 Amaya? Does the parts cd tell you how to replace the
spring? I read how everybody seems to have these nice tutorial cds and get
jeolous. I, however, got any real training I've gotten from you and Sharon lo
those many years ago. (Has it been 2 years?)
If I call Melco and just tell them what I need will it be likely they'll be
able to stear me in the right direction? You know, you spoiled me. I can't
beleive you even remember Stitch's name!
I hope you all are staying warm out there in the wild wild west.
Warmest Regards,
Genie Z
From: Rod or Sharon <springer37@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:10:39 PM
Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Presser foot and needle plate
Genie,
It sounds as if the tension spring that presses down on the ratchet wheel may
be broken and needs to be replaced on old Stitch.....What version of software
are you running now? Yes the broken presser foot ratchet spring and the thread
breaks are probably related.....check out your "parts CD" to see how this
little contration fits together, and for the part number, it is easily replaced.
Rod Springer
Amaya Tech & Trainer
----- Original Message -----
From: Genie Zenowich
To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:49 PM
Subject: [amayausers.com] Presser foot and needle plate
Hi Folks,
I have a mystery that I have't heard about. Two actually, but maybe they are
related. 1) My presser foot wheel is so loose that while sewing the presser
food moves all the way down (the wheel turns on it's own from the vibrations.)
There is a spot in the center of the wheel that looks like an adjustment thing.
I tried tightening that but no go. If I hold the wheel with a finger it will
remain where it's put, but as soon as I let go, the wheel begins to turn. Is
there some secret way to tighten this or adjust it? 2) I kept getting 5 to
10 thread breaks on any flats. I swithed over to hats using the same design and
no thread breaks. I switched back to flats and voila, more thread breaks. Since
an easy variable was the needle plate, I switched to sewing flats with the
raised needle plate. No thread breaks. Does anyone know what would cause the
breaks that doesn't cause them using the raised needleplate? Could the falling
presser foot been related?
Thanks in Advance for any coaching.
Warm Regards,
Genie Zenowich
Columbus, Ohio
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