I was once told by a repair guy than old sewing machine motors are as good as new when serviced. Apparently it's neglect or over load that does any damange, they hardly never wear out by regular use. Depending on the model of the machine, a 35 year old replacement motor can be well worth the cost and effort. You should have been made aware of the condition of the machine before you bought it, and it should have been priced accordingly. I almost always expect there's some work when I take over an old machine; mainly cleaning, oiling, and more cleaning and oiling; belts, winder tyres, missing spool pins, missing plug, cord and pedal... Some models are well worth having in for service, and will sew rings around a cheap computersied model.
Last edited by Mickey2; 07-10-2016 at 11:21 AM.