Squealing Pfaff 230

Any ideas what would make an old (46-48 year old) Pfaff 230 sewing machine squeal when in use? I have followed the manual carefully to clean and oil everywhere needed. I took off the balance wheel and removed an amazing quantity of bits of old thread, but that didn't help. The sound seems to be coming from either the belt, balance wheel, or the motor (seriously hoping not the motor!)

Examination of the belt shows numerous small cracks, but none that go even halfway through the belt. Would changing the belt make a difference? I'm not even sure where to get a new belt, since the nearest dealer is an hour and a half drive away, and I've never even been there. I'm hoping not to have to take her to the doctor, if there's some way to nurse her at home.

Thank you for all suggestions. I'd really like to use this excellent machine again.

Donna G. Michigan's Upper Peninsula

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Donna Gennick
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A few of my 50s era singers have motors that motor grease applied to them. There are little grease cups, or tubes, that need to be refreshed with grease from time to time to ensure that the motor works properly. Later motors didn't require this. Does your manual mention anything about applying motor lube?

Another idea...did you clean out the bobbin assembly? Packed thread/lint/etc in there can really mess things up.

As to belts, or even other parts, try ordering on line. Ron Anderson at A1 Sewing can help you with what you need. I've gotten parts from him for my vintage machines.

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Reply to
IMS

No, it says nothing about lubing the motor.

Sure did, although I'm always careful to keep that area cleaned out, anyway.

I might do that. Thank you.

Donna G. Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Reply to
Donna Gennick

This is a classic mistake. The users manual shows you the oiling points for users. It does not show you all the points. This is why it is important to have your machine serviced professionally every so often. I recommend you bring it to a qualified repair shop and have it gone over before it becomes so bad it is no longer repairable.

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Ron Anderson

On my old machines, I oil anyplace two pieces of metal rub against each other. The only exception is the gears, which I put lube on. It's good to wipe off the old black lube and replace with nice fresh (white) lube, too. I have found the oiling diagrams in manuals to be incomplete, although I guess they hit the most important spots.

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Joanne

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