Questions & Answers for: Singer carbon brushes

...carbon buildup off the brushes. 3. Measure the brushes. Anything shorter than 1/4" needs to be replaced. The ones in my machines measure about 1/2" inch. Try these suggestions and let me know if they ...

...carbon brush Looking at your manual pdf, it appears that your machine has an internal motor.  On the end of the machine with the hand wheel there are a few screws that removes a panel.  ...

...brushes, some motors require a drop of oil now and then for the bearings (your manual should tell you this if so), or the commutator may have a common build-up of carbon residue that can be removed, ...

...receptacle. The carbon brushes in the motor might be worn or the motor control could be worn out. There are a number of possibilities, so you might need to take it to a sewing machine repair

Athena sews for a minute then it stops like the power to the peddle foot doesn't t work. Any ideas on how to get it to constantly sew? Could be the carbon brushes are worn. May need to be replaced. ..

...carbon brushes that wear over time and need to be replaced. Unfortunately, I am unable to find information as to whether your machine has carbon brushes--perhaps not. You could try a new foot control ...

...1953 Are you saying the foot controller has carbon brushes? If so, the carbon brushes are probably worn down so they are no longer making contact. You can try looking for replacement carbon