Big Smile for you. I'm glad you were able to get it and letting us know. I don't think it will be too hard to get the pieces you need. Online manuals can be found at
http://www.singerco.com/support/instruction-manuals just type in "99" (without the quotes). There are actually three manuals that INCLUDE the 99, but looks like they are for electric machines. The machine is just powered differently for yours - it is the same machine. On page 14 of this manual
http://www.singerco.com/uploads/down...2c142a66d9.pdf shows how to install the bobbin cover. Have fun. Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.