Maintenance Question

Shocko · Post by **Shocko** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:00 pm

Hi - I have a VV XVI H model - just recently it has started to make a chirping noise after the turntable starts. It will stop if I adjust the speed up or down. The motor was overhauled a while back. I'm wondering if I need to oil the governor? Has anyone else had this issue?

52089 · Post by **52089** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:01 pm

Just a guess, but perhaps the turntable is rubbing up against the semi-automatic brake lever?

Shocko · Post by **Shocko** » Fri Aug 29, 2014 6:18 pm

Thanks. I will try adjusting the brake.

Shocko · Post by **Shocko** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:13 am

I tried adjusting the brake and the sound did not stop. I removed the turntable and that did not help. Given the fact that that when I adjust the speed the sound stops, I'm guessing it is related to the governor. Any other ideas?

HisMastersVoice · Post by **HisMastersVoice** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:18 am

Try oiling the leather pads that come into contact with the governor flywheel.

Shocko · Post by **Shocko** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:22 am

Will do. This will be my first attempt at oiling the machine. I read that sewing machine oil is the best to use. Is that a good choice?

HisMastersVoice · Post by **HisMastersVoice** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:29 am

Shocko wrote:Will do. This will be my first attempt at oiling the machine. I read that sewing machine oil is the best to use. Is that a good choice?

Yes, sewing machine oil would be a good choice. I've recently switched from sewing machine oil to Hoppes No. 9 synthetic gun oil, and have had great results with it.

Shocko · Post by **Shocko** » Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:58 pm

Thank you so much! I will give it a try.

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