Originally Posted by
labeelady
Today I finally got my grandmother's 1961 Singer Stylist (model 413) unloaded from my car and into the house. I'd been carrying it around in the car until I could find space to put it.
Machine is in great shape, but the bobbin race won't turn. I don't see any lint in that area. Anyone know why the bobbin wouldn't be turning? Could something have come loose in the bottom from bouncing around in the car?
I took it out of the cabinet awaiting repair.
I also have a vintage Kenmore, model 148-13101, which came in a portable case. The salesperson who sold me the machine originally said that it could be installed in a cabinet, since it has mounting holes for the hinge pins. However, the hinge pins in the Singer cabinet don't fit! They're too big! What do I do?
99% probability = the vertical shaft top gear is broken. I'd had two 413s and both of them did this. That shaft top gear is the weak link in it's system. Not too hard to replace and the gear only costs about $8.00 or so. But that's my diagnosis.
Joe