JustSewSimple Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 In the back under the hood. I think I need to change out the motor brushes again. It has been about a year since I changed them. Luckily I have an extra. Perhaps I just need to order such and have them on hand. Wish me luck I am not real mechanical. And if this is not the fix then I am in trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi Slyvia, I checked my brushes last week and they are still looking ok. Though think I will order some to have them on hand. Keeping my Fingers crossed that is all your problem is and Miss Stitch is soon purring again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I've got several parts on hand just in case. Brushes, thread tension spring, needle screw, etc. I've had my machine for eight years though, and have not had to change the brushes once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I'm with Linda. I had an Intellistitch installed on my machine over a year ago. I do a good bit of quilting, and checked the brushes on my motor a few weeks ago. They looked new. I would expect a set to last many years. Now the Intellistitch has a Groshopp motor which seems to be the standard for regulated machines. I assume the APQS machines have them also. If they don't, maybe there's a difference in durability. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Well.....if it is not the motor brushes then a small plane has landed on the back hood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisee Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I live in Australia, and I contacted Amy and she sent me a Survival Kit....just enough that I would need in an emergency so that I don't have to wait 2 weeks for the necessary part to be shipped to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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