Singer 5050 Mechanical Sewing Machine "motor runs slow" Questions

...runs very slowly. How do I adjust the speed so it will run faster. There is no speed adjust, but 1st you must know the source of the slow down. Remove the belt from the motor pulley and run it, if it ...

...air pedal works ok. I serviced the motor and replaced brushes. It runs very slow and only a little faster when the pedal is depressed. hi David, did you check the motor for tightness.

...motor running slow The problem that I've had with most motors running slow is the drive belt is too tight, out of alignment or too loose. To adjust you need to have access to the belt. Notice where ...

...instructions. tried to tension and spool tension. Thanks Elaine take the belt off the motor and press the pedal see if it is still running slow, if not then there is a tightness in the machine

...motor runs but is so sluggish/slow that sewing is impossible. It's a sudden problem that my neighbor also has -- same machine, bought on the same day, but mine lasted about 6 months longer. About 2-3 ...

...motor runs very slow like it is about to freeze up I've oiled where I can -- still doesn't help. it's possible that somthing is wrong with the motor or a belt or eventhe foot ...

...slow machines can be from thread and fluff jamming the shafts , foot control or motor problems Machines with the motor belt being too tight or not straight will cause this problem. To correct this ...

...slow. Unhook the handwheel clutch (silver knob turn toward you, inside the handwheel). It should run smoothly, with only the motor spinning (If not, it may be a motor issue). Remove the bobbin and ...

...motor so it will move slow.) When you have adjusted the motor to the right position the motor will be at it's highest speed. 5. If the pressure foot is the problem it will require a pro to take care ...

...slow down. To correct the problem remove the right side cover and the rear cover that shields the motor. Once the motor is exposed you will be able to visually see the oil packings through the air ...