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Hi how do I set timing on a singer 503A?

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Old 07-23-2010, 06:45 AM
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I have tried to contact Singer but they do not respond. I am on disability and can't afford to have someone else to set it. I would even like to find a copy of it's manual.
Thanks for any help.
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Old 07-23-2010, 07:14 AM
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Have you checked with Lostin51?? He's a genius with machines.
Check out the vintage machines board- I may have his name wrong. Good luck!!
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Old 07-23-2010, 07:29 AM
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can you do this yourself...I thought when the timing was gone so was the machine....I know a quilter at retreat hit a pin and hers was off and couldn't be fixed but it was a mechanical Kenmore so don't know
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Old 07-23-2010, 08:52 AM
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Timing can be readjusted, but it's a technical job. Regular sewing machine manuals don't show how to do it.

I think your best bet is to join a vintage Singer machine group at http:groups.yahoo.com . There are experts on those groups who can direct you to the right manual and/or explain how to do it yourself.
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Hello Weslynn, welcome from northern Minnesota!

Good luck with your sewing machine...sorry I can't help you!
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Old 07-23-2010, 10:56 AM
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Thank you all for your help. I am going to let you know how it goes!
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Thanks, will let you know how it goes.
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http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Repair.htm

Try the information here, If you want. Hope it helps.
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I used to watch the repair man at the Singer dealer...I asked him what he was doing and he explained that timing is NOT something that the average person can fix....he had been a Singer repairman for 30+ years.
Sorry, but I doubt that you will find a tutorial on timing.
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
I used to watch the repair man at the Singer dealer...I asked him what he was doing and he explained that timing is NOT something that the average person can fix....he had been a Singer repairman for 30+ years.
Sorry, but I doubt that you will find a tutorial on timing.
I disagree....depends on how badly you want to get something fixed yourself. Try, try again until you get it.
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