Butterfly Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have read and re-read but I must be missing something. I am installing the first of the eight wheels. It says to put one washer on top and one below the wheel. Well, then its the wrong hight for the sensor to fit in there. If I put that big round thing on that was on with the black wheels, then it is still at the wrong hight for the sensor. I'm not sure what to do. I really want to get these things on. I left a message with Patty. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Jessica, My husband installed mine so I can't help but I wonder if you have the new instructions. I got mine a few weeks ago and the old instructions were still in the package. If you go to the Edgerider site there are updated ones that you can download. I think Patty rewrote the original directions. Good luck, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Jessica, are you sure you have the wheels right side up? The raised part of the new wheel has to face up. A small washer must be place under the wheel, a big washer on top. The wheel from the SR has to be raised, loosen the 2 set screws from the SR black wheel and gently raise it, then all will fiit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I have the first four wheels on now. However, I can't get the screw on the back wheel to screw into the cam. How on earth do I match them up? Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Jessica, turn the cam so the offset is farthest away from the rail. Make sure the cam is inside the axle, then set the wheel on the rail and then push the bolt up into the cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks for the clear instructions. I just can't seem to get it in there though. The screw gets hung up on the bottom of the cam. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Can you get the screw in at all? Or is it it just won't go in and tighten any farther? Try one of the original bolts from the black wheels. Not sure why it won't go in or maybe I am just not understanding the problem exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The narrow part where the arrow is should be pointing at three o'clock. Right? Just want to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Patty, I can't get the screw in at all. I see it through the hole but it stays underneath the cam and won't go in. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Originally posted by Butterfly The narrow part where the arrow is should be pointing at three o'clock. Right? Just want to make sure. are you standing at the front of the machine? The narrow part should be at 9:00. this puts the screw hole farther away from the rail and allows you to get the bolt into the cam hole. Then adjust it the proper placement for movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Jessica, try one of the original bolts. We had one of the new ones too we could not use, the thread is buggered up and needs to be filed down, but perhaps one of the original bolts will work. Don't force the new bolt or you might damage the thread inside the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I just tried one of the old bolts. I can't do it. I don't know what to do. My hand hurts and I'm afraid I'm going to damage these nice new wheels. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Jessica, which bolt are you putting in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Jessica, my hubby suggest that you remove the cam by lifting it out of the hole, try to thread the bolt into the cam, if that fits and is not the problem, then slide the bolt with wheel and washers in place hold the bolt over the cam and screw the cam onto the bolt. Do not turn the bolt, turn the cam, you will have better control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I tried to put one of the longer ones in that came with the Edgerider wheels and then I tried two of the bolts that held the black wheels on. Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Monika, I have tried that but will try again. The bolt threads onto the cam, although it is a tight fit. The cam at the front of the machine went on just fine. I don't get it. Did your husband fight with it too? Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltlover03 Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Jessica, e-mail me your phone number. My hubby will talk you through this. modenkra@gmail.com is my e-mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Originally posted by Butterfly I just tried one of the old bolts. I can't do it. I don't know what to do. My hand hurts and I'm afraid I'm going to damage these nice new wheels. Jessica Jessica. Try what Monika suggested, but also try to prop the machine up a bit higher. the back of the machine is heavier than the front and is putting more down pressure on the supports. This may get it in the right position to get that cam onto the bolt. Are you using a socket wrench on the bolt and an open wrench on the cam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted November 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Well, I just can't get the wheel on. My husband can't either. It's like puting a square peg in a round hole. I've spent three hours on this one wheel. Has anyone else had this problem? Were you able to fix it? Please tell me how. Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I had many problems too. We almost killed each other with those darn things!! Be careful, they strip out real easy. I almost stripped one. Thankfully, my DH has a "chaser"; it is used the rethread the hole. He cleaned it out with that and then he got it threaded correctly. I was putting it in crooked. This conversation sounds a little naughty, doesn't it! My hearing might be going, but there is nothing wrong with my mind!! It's still in the gutter!:P:D:P:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinneaMarie Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 PS. I think you need 3 hands and 12 fingers each to get the edgeriders on!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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