Sewnoma, here are the photos of my Lotus and its swing motor. I hope you can tell how it is attached.
Motor tucked under the harp:
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Better view of how the spring is attached:
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Motor - badged Singer, patent pending by H.B.Co (Hamilton Beach, most likely)
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How the motor drives the hand wheel (without a belt):
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