cvrchota Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 i have been experiencing problems with my tension and stitch quality as well as skipping stitches for quite a while... different problems at different times...anyway, I've decided that maybe I should do a pretty thorough maintenance on my '03 millie replacing parts like the brushes, encoder wheels, wheels, and whatever else sounds like a good idea.... so... what else should I be replacing? i had the head to carroll about 2 or 3 years ago but i don't think any of these parts were replaced, and within the past year, we repacked the grease box.... can i get of list of parts that i should order from apqs to be replaced as a matter of routine maintenance... thanks! charla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaB Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I would consider sending it back to Amy at the factory and let her go through your machine. I sent my '02 Millie back there when they came out with the new hopping foot and had Connie install it for me and she did her magic going through it all and the result was a machine that ran better than when it was new. It still is running great and was very very pleased with the results.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorris Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hi Charla I'd look at changing the hook assembly as it might fix your stitch quality problems. the life of a hook assembly with reasonable wear is around 3-5 years. Clean the motor brush cavity and replace the brushes Change the pigtail guides Get new a new bobbin case and a couple of spare backlash springs Have a new check spring on hand or a complete new tensioner Those are the parts I'd order. If you are not going to send it in for a service, I'd order a new manual as it has a very comprehensive section at the back on maintenance and you should be able to do all thats necessary from the instructions in there. Having said that, any major new prt that you order will come with full instructions with photos. Good luck Sue in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Sue, I couldn't have said it any better. zeke......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvrchota Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 thanks everyone... i ordered new brushes, encoder wheels, piggy tails, bobbin assembly thingy, some screws/washers i was missing, complete spring tensioner assy... can't wait to see if this fixes my problems!! charla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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