Singer 201-2 Rewire Part 1 Removal of motor, light, and switch
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- In this series, we cover the complete rewiring of a vintage Singer 201-2 sewing machine. In Part 1, we cover the removal of the motor, light, and switch assembly. In part 2(a) we will show you, in detail, how to disassemble the motor, how to clean it, and add new connecting wires to the field coils. Also in Part 2(b), we will disassemble the lighting unit, and clean and rewire it. The single wire at the switch will also be replaced. Part 3 will show how to reattach everything to the sewing machine, with special care showing how to feed the wires from the light through the machine so they don't interfere with the mechanism.
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I appreciate your videos, but none so much as this 201 motor rebuild. My wife and I purchased a beautiful cabinet through a local on-line estate sale auction. I thought the machine was a 201 based on the few photos, and it turned out that it was. When I went to pick it up and remove the machine from the cabinet for easier transportation, the insulation of the wires turned to powder. Once home and inspecting it, the wires from the connector all the way to the coils on the motor were shot. After watching your video, I began to disassemble the motor. I've cleaned out all the schmoo (which prior to watching your videos, I called "sludge"). This afternoon, I connected it to power, and the motor purrs. Now I get to work on the rest of the machine. You are an answer to a literal prayer. For the brush holder inserts, I used a short length of basswood that I had. It was just the right size to fit the opening, and it only took two light taps for each one to pop loose. Thanks again.
This is the kind of thing that makes all the hours doing video worthwhile! Thanks for sharing!
I just took home a dusty 1956 Singer 201 that needs work. So your videos look like step 1 to restoring her. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thanks for the video Bob. Finally working on my 201-2 motor and following the schmoo with you.
Welcome to the dirtiest job in Singerdom... :-)
Absolutely wonderful. Followed step by step. Removed all the crumbling wiring and replaced it. Now it's up and running. The motor is so quiet. Thank you.
I am so grateful to have found the University of Bob Fowler. Your content is excellent and your instruction makes it seem so doable. Thank you for your videos-I’m the new owner of a 201-2.
You're very welcome! I'm glad I can help!
Hi Bob, Larry Miller from North Carolina. Just wanted to thank you for your help, great conversation. Will keep in touch.
It was great talking to ya!
Thanks so much for this video series! I purchased a 15-91 that looked in excellent condition, but when I got it home I found all the wiring had dry rot and bare wire exposure. I watched your videos (until I had almost memorized them) and was able to replace ALL the wires myself! I have no electrical engineering experience - but with your clear direction I was able to spend about $50 and do all the repairs myself. The machine runs like a charm and I am so proud to have resorted it myself! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😀
I forgot to mention, the instruction on internal cleaning of parts was so useful as this machine must have sat unused for many years. Thanks again!
That is AWESOME! Congratulations!
Getting the crud out makes a huge difference... :-)
Thank you Bob Fowler! Liked, subscribed. Of course, I'll be back to learn some more!
Thank you for posting these practical videos, Bob. It’s great to be able to watch them multiple times as a reference whilst working.
Glad you like them!
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This is great Bob! I am so happy you are doing this!
Me too!!
Thank you! Love the rat fink tat! Got a pretty clean 201-2 at goodwill in original cabinet for 12.95! Sweet deal 4 sure. Needs cleaned and some rusty under belly, and a whole retire. I can do this
Thanks, just wait until you see the new ink that's coming... Woody Woodpecker! :-)
Thank you so much for posting this. I need this video, I need to rewire my baby tomorrow. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Bob - I started restoring my Singer 201-2, which was filthy. Before I began, the wheel moved the gears below fine. I cleaned out the gears below and their covers, oiled well, cleaned behind the balance wheel exactly as your video. NOW - don't know the wheel does not turn the gears, or move the needle bar. I am beside myself. Yes, I double checked the assembly of the balance wheel! Help - Do people send their machines out to you for an over all restoration? Thank you!!!!
You probably have something stuck in the gears. It doesn't take much or someting big for that to happen. Email me at argosybob@gmail.com for a phone number and we can talk about it.
For someone who knows absolutely nothing about wiring or electrical stuff... what kind of wire do I need to buy to rewire my 201-2 motor and light? Is there a specific type/gauge I need?
Hey, love the videos. But I'm having an issue with the light. When I plug it up the light stays on then dims when I press the foot pedal. I wired it up based on the singer diagram but this is my issue.
Sounds like you're not wired correctly.
The light goes to one side of the switch and terminal 1. The other side of the switch goes to terminal 3. The motor goes to terminals 2 and 3. The foot controller, when wired to the block and not part of the power cord (such as when in a cabinet) goes to terminals 1 and 2. The power cord provides power to terminals 1 and 3, which is why the light uses the path it does to switch the light on and off. The foot controller takes power from terminal 1, joins the motor at terminal 2, which then completes the circuit at terminal 3. I really wish UA-cam would allow pictures in comments...
While my light is still in tact, is there a way to test it with a multimeter? maybe by unscrewing their leads that are on the yellow and red Pins?
Bob, thanks for the video. Have you ever had the problem after removing the balance wheel that the bushing for the balance wheel is bigger than the motor plate. My 201-2 is model AE436994. I'm just working around it because I don't find a hole to get to the screw, and at this time didn't want to disassemble the other end to be able to slide the drive shaft out far enough to get to the screw or tear the rest of the machine down until the motor is done. Just wondered if you had had run into this before. Thanks again for the videos. Thanks Chuck
Bob do u have any info on a rehire for 6606. Sims could Br7
Hi! I just cleaned and oiled a 72 yo 201 and got it running smooth. The issue I'm having is it doesn't stop when I take my foot off the foot control. It keeps going at a slower pace for a couple of stitches before stopping. Any tips would be appreciated
Well, that sounds Ike a controller problem. Have you another controller you can swap out and try?
@@BobFowlerWorkshop Thanks! I thought that might be part of the issue. I re-watched the motor rewiring video and the foot control is similar to the one you used at 1:02:00 of part 2a. I got it from Amazon and use it for my feather weight and other 201. I'm having more fun taking apart, cleaning, and reassembling the machines more than sewing... I appreciate your time and teaching.
@bobfowler thx for a great totorial video! I need to rewire a singer 99 is the wiring set up the same way?..
The typical 3 pin Singer power cord is always wired the same way, light to pins 1 & 3, motor to pins 2 & 3, and motor controller to pins 1 & 2. The only time it's different is when the controller is attached as part of the power cord, and then the controller is still on pins 1 & 2.
Bob how can I contact you? I am rewiring my 201 following your video very carefully. I have run into a couple of things which are different from the same item in the video (my switch is different from the switch in your video). It would be very helpful if you could provide some clarification. Frank Taylor
Hi Frank, it was great talking to you!