Originally Posted by
Rach L.
I know that this machine takes odd needles, changing the bobbin can be a pain, and there is a possibility the timing was monkeyed with to accommodate a standard needle.
They're quite a good machine, and the needle dilemma can be corrected. An OSMG told me the problem is that during zig-zagging a 15x1 needle will hit the bobbin case, but you can easily have the case modified so the area that gets impacted is removed. It's quite a small amount of metal, and the OSMG did it for $5.
I never found changing the bobbin a problem with any of my 319s and 320s, although it's obviously more difficult than a 201 (drop-in bobbin).
If the hook timing has been modified it's very easy to change back. It's a good idea to change it back because they don't stitch at all well when the timing is changed.