Boo hoo! Can't fix my "babies" locally

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12-10-2010, 10:57 PM

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jitkaau

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Originally Posted by okiepastor

Just got back from the Viking certified repairman and all three of my machines cannot be fixed as he does not know where to get parts.....5000 series Viking (something is broken, only wants to wind bobbins, not sew), 6000 series Viking(motor burned out), and a Riccar 555(broken gear)....WAAAHHHH :cry:
Anybody out there know of a good Viking--an older one?
I do NOT want a new computerized one!
Have gotten burned twice on eBay, so not sure the third time would be the charm!

This may seem a bit crazy, but....can you cannibalize one of the machines tho replace the 6000 Viking motor? Many dealers have a graveyard in the back with "used parts".

That would be my suggestion as well. If the parts are compatible, I would be combining the good parts of all three to make a 'new' machine, or go to a repair place and get the bits you need.

12-11-2010, 05:28 AM

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Unfortunately, the local guy has only been Viking certified three years, and I think he is just "lost" when it comes to combiing parts....he could not find any information.
I did find a dealer in Co. with lots of parts, etc. waiting for a response,.....
these machines are many years old, and have sewed THOUSANDS of hours...
Got burned on eBay as seller did not ship till I was away, and time had expired to get resolution when I had returned after taking care of my daughter who had temporarily gone blind....
Had looked on Craigslist last week, but no one who had posted answered me!
Thanks, all!

12-11-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by amandasgramma

Gosh -- with the track record for Vikings, I'm wondering why you'd want another one?????????

I have 2 vikings and absolutely LOVE them, would only buy another viking if I were getting a new machine.

12-11-2010, 08:02 AM

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I don't know where in OK you are, but call Gambino's 405-387-3693, sewing and vacuum repair along with everything else, he is a great scrounger. He's on 37 between Newcastle and Tuttle

12-11-2010, 08:10 AM

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I understand wanting to work with a machine you are familiar with, I inherited a Singer from Mom, and I have a Universal for 45 years, Singer sits in a corner, Universal is used nearly every day.

12-11-2010, 08:12 AM

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Sounds as if your daugher might have MS. My daughter does and weird things happens to her off and on. Pray for her.

12-11-2010, 09:18 AM

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Thank you all....I am looking---I just do not believe the new ones can match up to the old ones!

12-11-2010, 03:13 PM

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viking husqvarna had a main place in Ohio for repairs i found them on the internet when i needed help with my serger try on the internet

12-11-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by okiepastor

I think I would blow off this local dealer...he may not have a clue what he is doing with an older model. Check out the other one...after all we do get second opinions from our drs.

12-11-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LINDA CATLEGE

Sounds as if your daugher might have MS. My daughter does and weird things happens to her off and on. Pray for her.

It was a laser eye surgery gone wrong--they ruptured her retina....
for those who think it would be neat to not wear glasses---better than being blind in one eye when it goes wrong!