Originally Posted by beaniekins
I recently got a sweet deal on a 99K handcrank machine. $12! The only issue it has is that the handcrank is on backwards. If you crank it away from you, then the machine stitches in reverse. You need to crank it towards you to get it to stitch properly. This would normally not bother me, but of course the handcrank handle will loosen off if you crank it towards yourself for an extended period of time. Is there a way to take off the crank and fix it? Or do I need to get a new crank and install that instead?
Also, when the bobbin winder is pushed up against the wheel to wind, the rubber doesn't catch quite right and it won't wind. Do I need to get new rubber for the winder? It turns perfectly freely on its own.
Here's a photo of my gorgeous machine.
Very pretty 99!
I would take off the crank and see if you can change it. Those cranks are only held on with one screw - easy to remove and switch. I can't figure out how it was attached that would make it go backwards? Anyway, just take it off and put it back testing which way the HW turns when you put the little thingy between the spokes.
Those bobbin tires are readily availabe, but you have to get the one for Singers. The Singer bobbin tires are smaller than other machines. Most repair shops carry them, just tell the guys you want a bobbin winder tire for a vintage Singer machine.
Nancy