Originally Posted by
mauigirl
Hi!
I just acquired a Singer 301a......I'm *IN LOVE*!! She was very neglected/dirty but her stitches were amazing!! I have done lots of surfing/research and I guess my old brain is just not wanting to cooperate with me!! Can someone please tell me what is the best cleaner/solvent to use on gummed up grease on the gears and other metal parts? Can I use Tri-flow for the sewing machine oil.....I know I need to use the Singer Motor Lubricant for the motor but just wondering about the oil?? Also, at the top there are 3 oil holes that have wicks in them....is that common?? Haven't seen anything like that in my research.....just wondering if it might be gummed up oil!
TIA =)
PS: tried to upload a pic....didn't work!! =(
Yes, there are wicks. You can use Triflow oil on the machine, it's great. Follow your manual's directions for oiling locations. But use regular sewing machine oil on the wicks. And don't use Triflow on the motor if it has grease ports. And use grease on the gears only. I use Triflow grease, but you can use Singer grease if you have that. I typically just try to remove as much dried grease as possible by hand and then the Triflow grease pretty much eats away the junky, dried grease so it comes off really easy.