Originally Posted by Randa
I'm jumping in here to see if anyone knows anything about Husqvarna (Viking) machines? This is old, green, looks good, motor sounds terrific but the needle bar won't go up and down. After inspecting through little "windows" (plates screwed on in strategic places) it seems there is a gear that slips away but when it is held in place the bar moves!!
have several Vikings. I can tell you they're a pain to get into, but it sounds like this one is fixable. I would join the Yahoo group for Vikings pre-1980. There's an OSMG (Bill) on there who knows an awesome amount re: these old Viking's! I've yet to have a question on them he can't answer.