Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Would you pay $100 for a FW that doesn't run? Seller says he's "tried everything I can think of" to get the thing going. Don't know if that includes replacing the motor. What else besides a dead motor or bad connection could be the problem?
I would if it is in good cosmetic condition (not a rust bucket). If the motor runs, but the foot doesn't move, the bobbin winder knob on the wheel might be set to wind the bobbin. If the motor is shot, you can probably find an original replacement or even a new motor (which I have done). I replaced it myself on one of my FWs and it now runs so fast, sometimes the thread spool will come flying off. I don't think there is much else that can "break" on a FW.