kenmore 158.523 cams
 

are all Kenmore cams the same I am wanting to buy this purple machine but it takes cams I think and none come with it
So do I buy and where do I find the correct ones?

From Don-isewman-- Dont know if this will help. But maybe you can go to Ebay. And type in kenmore cams. And maybe a model #, also. I went to ebay, and got some cams for my singer--Touch & sew-model 600. And had a lot of a choices to buy. Lot of luck

I doubt all Kenmore cams would be the same since Kenmore was manufactured over such a long period of time. I agree with checking on eBay with the model # of your Kenmore. They usually come up on there eventually.

Do try out the machine if you can. Typically, even for a machine that takes cams, either there is a cam left in the machine or the machine will sew a straight stitch even without a cam.

158.523
 

oops forgot this is the machine Is it really purple love it

Well, I would get it in a flash! You should be able to find cams for it eventually. The fact that it works is *good*! These old machines are workhorses and easy to clean/repair.

I got the machine man is it cute and so heavy. really heavy. has case but no manual. I have been trying to find a free manual so I can give it test drive needs cleaning and oiled not really wanting to buy one if it will not sew

You should be able to purchase a manual here for $10:
http://www.sewconsult.com/kenmore_in...on_manuals.htm

You got a great machine! All the Kenmore's in the 158 series are awesome and classics. Congratulations! As with all machines, keep it well oiled and clean, and it will run forever. I never saw a purple one. I'd love to see a picture of that! Can you tell if that is the original color? Enjoy!

It sews wonderful and it only needs a bulb it is lavender purple and cream. It has case that is a vinyl black and white pattern needs some vinyl glued but all there the handle is white. I think I should keep her but hubby he says how many sewing machines do you need lol he has no clue how many I have. If I could figure out ho w to post picture