I think you gave me some good suggestions when I cleaned up a 66-16 I rescued from the farmhouse my mom grew up in. Where does one get Tri-Flow?
Originally Posted by
J Miller
sew4nin,
As Candace said the 401A and 500A are the same machine mechanically. Clean everything, if it moves, oil it. I suggest Tri-Flow due to it's superior cleaning and lubricating abilities. There are several plunger type parts that need oil. If they get stuck the ZZ won't work right. There are a couple places that need grease rather than oil.
I you have a manual follow the lube and oil chart in it. If you don't have one you can download a free .pdf manual from Singer.
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The 500 is a great machine as is the 401. We have one of each and my wife claims the 401 while I claim the 500. When I need some ZZing done I usually grab the 500.
Joe