Originally Posted by
Cari-in-Oly
The self lubricating(sintered) metals only last around 20-25 years. ALL machines need oiled/lubrication regardless of what metals are used. A machine from the 80s should be easy to service. Basic oiling applies to any machine, a drop anywhere there's an oil hole or where metal moves on metal. Just be careful of any electronics.
Cari
Let's hope so. I have one from the thrift store that was seized, but I think it was very mild. I gave the Needle Bar a shove and it started moving. From my experience with ancient Singers, I figured oiling was in order. Then, when I wanted to see if I'd missed any places, I started looking for an oiling diagram, uh, oh. Well it probably only cost $20, so there is that.