Had a little time Friday to work on the 101. The goal to run parts through the ultrasonic; clean-up the painted surfaces with machine oil; clean out all old grease, oil, and dust.
Parts after ultrasonic cleaning.Cleaned parts
Cleaning bearings of old grease, oil, and dust/grime. There are 4 locations on the 101: lower left front under the hook, lower right rear under the vertical shaft, upper back where motor is mounted, and top rear machine upper cam.
Lower left, under the hookLower left under the hookLower right, under vertical shaftLower left, under vertical shaftRear back, where motor is inserted
Next was disassembling the motor for cleaning: brushes, grease wicks, commutator, and motor bearing.
Grease wicksGrease wicks after cleaningCarbon brushesBrushes after wiped downCommutatorCommutator and marking for bearing set screwMotor casing, with wiring, brush boxes. Motor bearingCleaned motor bearing area in the motor housingCleaned parts for motor ready to reassemble