Originally Posted by
JoeJr
I'm curious if the machine stitch length indicator ever matched the number of stitches on this machine. Would this series of machines have been that correctly calibrated even from the factory? I just picked up a 403 recently and now I'll be curious to check when it makes it to the top of the pile. And I was looking at the tensioner on it and I'm not sure I would take it apart, unless there's something in the manual showing how to do it.
From what I've read, some old Singers are prone to incorrect stitch length and this model range happens to be one of them. While annoying to some, i say it's just part of the character of the oldies
Can be adjusted correctly i found out on my machine but i wouldn't of worried about if not.