From the images that came up on Google, it looks like it's a side-loading machine, which usually means the needle goes in side-ways. That would make a huge difference, to have the needle in the right way. The older machines are really sturdy, but your sewing machine mechanic might charge up to $100 to service it. It shouldn't cost anything for your mechanic to give you an estimate. I wouldn't put more than $80 into it. Does the foot control work? Just to replace that would add another $35 or more.