Kenmore Trispan 88 Automatic 158.881
12-10-2015, 10:53 PM
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Kenmore Trispan 88 Automatic 158.881
Anybody know if I can get parts for this? The left side of the stitch width index is broken so no ZZ or cams.
I can still SS and FMQ but I really want to do all the other stuff too.
Is it an assembly or can that one part be fixed/replaced?
Maybe I should go to that Kenmore group on yahoo?
Thanks for looking.
I can still SS and FMQ but I really want to do all the other stuff too.
Is it an assembly or can that one part be fixed/replaced?
Maybe I should go to that Kenmore group on yahoo?
Thanks for looking.
12-11-2015, 04:47 AM
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If you go to www.searspartsdirect.com and enter your model number, it will bring up diagrams and part numbers.
12-11-2015, 06:32 AM
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I use this model as my primary machine. It is a tank! I was fortunate enough to get all the cams, some extra feet and the cabinet. It just needed a good wipe down and some oil.
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12-11-2015, 06:53 AM
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Thanks. I do have the manual.
I saw Fred Sanfords Sewing Machine Warehouse on Facebook when I was searching. I asked there. I am pending approval at the yahoo Kenmore site but I heard it's hard to get in there. The motor needs some attention but I can't figure out how to pull it out of there. I'll peek at ebay too.
I saw Fred Sanfords Sewing Machine Warehouse on Facebook when I was searching. I asked there. I am pending approval at the yahoo Kenmore site but I heard it's hard to get in there. The motor needs some attention but I can't figure out how to pull it out of there. I'll peek at ebay too.
12-12-2015, 07:53 AM
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Dresi,
The few parts I have bought for mine I got at Sew Classic and Sewing Machine Parts Online. Some parts can be found under other generic parts. You have to do a bit of searching as some parts have different numbers. This group as well as the Yahoo Kenmore group are great for help and info. I have found very little info on the TriSpan 88s. Ebay is a good place to search. Good luck with your search and sewing.
Vicky
The few parts I have bought for mine I got at Sew Classic and Sewing Machine Parts Online. Some parts can be found under other generic parts. You have to do a bit of searching as some parts have different numbers. This group as well as the Yahoo Kenmore group are great for help and info. I have found very little info on the TriSpan 88s. Ebay is a good place to search. Good luck with your search and sewing.
Vicky
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12-13-2015, 10:02 PM
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So I goofed around with it tonight. When I read the book, I saw that the stitch width index was not necessary for cam operation.
Yay! Cams work.
The only thing affected is ZZ. But I can hold the lever in place by sticking half a clothespin in the little slot where the gap is from the broken thing. Success!
It's kind of mickey moused but it works.
Yay! Cams work.
The only thing affected is ZZ. But I can hold the lever in place by sticking half a clothespin in the little slot where the gap is from the broken thing. Success!
It's kind of mickey moused but it works.
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