There was a regular 130 needle in it when I got it, but it says very visibly on the needle plate "needle system 1738". I can always try a regular needle in the mean time. For the last few days I have searched for cams and accessories on ebay and various places but not much luck. It doesn't look like a very common brand. There's two drive belts under a cover, I need to find the right size for replacement; they are a bit crumbly but not terribly.