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Wanabee Quiltin
DH and I picked up a 401A singer that looks like it was dropped on its top. The handle and the thread spool gone as well as the needle tension bent (now broken off by DH). The 403 series cams were with it and they seem to fit the machine. We are traveling now and I will post pictures later but I need to know if these cams fit this machine. We got the machine with cams for $6.99. DH is interested in fixing this machine. it runs good so far but I have not sewed yet on it. Also we need the sliding needle plate (over the bobbin). Thanks everyone.
Yes the cams will work. They are common top hat style cams that many Singer models used. For the plate, if you want an original try Ebay. Replacement reproduction plates can be found at Sew Classic or many other sewing parts places. I would be sure the machine is going to sew before buying any thing for it. Use a piece of plastic or cardboard to fabricate a plate so you can test sew with it.
Cari