Originally Posted by
GheckoAZ
Thanks, Joe.
I will be ordering that plate and I also found the tension spring to replace the one the one that is out of shape. I just need to figure out if I have all the parts. I only have one disk and according to the pictures of a Singer 15 it looks like I may need the beehive shaped spring. The motor runs beautifully but there is no way to regulate it as I think I need to plug the motor and light into a box or something then into a foot pedal. It may take a while but I'll keep working on it.
GheckoAZ,
You're missing the cord block.
Sew-Classic has that too. Look under "Cords" section on the left, then under "Universal Cords and Wire". It's the middle one in the top row, Cord Set Block Style ( 700,143).
They also have the bee hive spring and yes you do need two disks for the tension.
Go here: {
http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/ } for detailed instructions on how to repair the tensions on your machine. This site is mostly concerned with Singers but your clone is so close the instructions are good for it too.
Oh, and the thread check spring is this one: {
http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/Tens...s-SCT55645.htm }
A comment on the prices people pay for machines. That machine probably cost over 200 dollars new. Even after all the bits and pieces you'll need you won't come close to that. You'll have a machine capable of any normal sewing task that will last longer than you. Far better than the plastic junque they sell today.
Those that buy machines to flip them (sell) always want to low ball them. More profit that way.
If you need more help with that tension, PM me. I've overhauled several of them on clones. They are not hard, but are a bit picky on how they are set up.
Joe