Cairns Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I have a two-year old Lucey. I don’t use the laser often. My laser light has always varied in strength, but the light dot has been clearly visible. Today, after two uneventful panto passes, the light has diminished in brightness and disappeared several times. I’ve checked connections and see no problem there. Please advise. APQS got back to me and suggested that I switch laser cable ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qltnbe Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 If what APQS said still isn't working for you, please call them back. I am sure they have other suggestions. Let us know, too, what your solution is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 6 hours ago, qltnbe said: If what APQS said still isn't working for you, please call them back. I am sure they have other suggestions. Let us know, too, what your solution is. Hi. I actually had two problems. The laser light seems to be working, now. My second call to APQS was about a new vibration noise. They told me about an additional oiling site and I found a loose screw to tighten. But it still has the sound. Also, when I wipe the bobbin area, after daily maintenance, I get a small amount of black residue. I don’t remember seeing that before. Worrisome. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted April 21, 2018 Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 Where's the "black" coming from? If it's from in the bobbin basket, you may need to do a complete wash with WD40. If it's off the hook shaft, that bushing may be seeping gear box grease. Nothing really to be concerned about unless a really lot of grease is escaping. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted April 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2018 It’s behind the bob in basket, I believe. I do the WD40 wash every month and I just did the annual maintenance. It’s less everyday, though. Thanks for your response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I think it's probably grease migrating from the gear box. Nothing to worry about unless it's really a lot. Just wipe it away whenever you clean your machine. Good luck. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted May 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2018 Just FYI, APQS said the gear box shouldn’t be leaking in my Lucey and they sent me a new gasket. Unfortunately, installing it will mean removing the hook assembly and re-timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted May 15, 2018 Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 No better time than now to take control of your machine. Follow the instructions, pull the hook, install the gasket, re-time and feel like you're really in control. You really need to know how to pull the hook, and put it back together. Being able to do that will empower you to deal with the issues that challenge all of us, and take fear and dread away from your quilting. Good luck. You can do it! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted May 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2018 Good way to look at it. I knew I’d have to re-time sooner or later. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairns Posted June 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 Hi. I’m back from vacation and attempting to begin timing Lucey. I’ve inserted the new gasket, replaced the collar, but I can’t get the hook assembly back on the shaft. Any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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