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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-06-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,190
Posted By miriam

Take a very careful look at thepolyparrot's last...

Take a very careful look at thepolyparrot's last picture - jiggle that piece on the needle bar and see if it will go side to side. If it doesn't move freely, you need to clean that part - then follow...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-05-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,190
Posted By miriam

It could just be a bent needle. I was able to fix...

It could just be a bent needle. I was able to fix my machine with the bent shaft by replacing the shaft - someone must have pulled real hard on some heavy fabric or something. The needle goes in flat...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-23-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,190
Posted By miriam

I had one machine gooed up so it wouldn't turn -...

I had one machine gooed up so it wouldn't turn - I used xylene on it - it does dissolve plastic and paint instantly but it does the same to the 3-in-one oil on gears and moving parts - use very...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-15-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,190
Posted By miriam

thepolyparrot, I would add... if someone used 3...

thepolyparrot, I would add... if someone used 3 in one oil those points you so clearly show will need to be thoroughly cleaned with something - that 3 in one oil is awful when it gets dried.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-15-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,190
Posted By miriam

My 411G was hitting the presser foot. I tried...

My 411G was hitting the presser foot. I tried everything finally, I replaced the bent needle shaft on my Singer 411G. It was not hard to do - it took about an hour - most of the time was spent timing...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-28-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,190
Posted By miriam

There is an adjustment for the shaft in the...

There is an adjustment for the shaft in the service manual - you can get a copy on line for about $10 - it is a service manual opposed to an operator's manual. I was able to move it around but my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-09-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,190
Posted By miriam

I have a 411G that hits the foot - I got a repair...

I have a 411G that hits the foot - I got a repair manual and diddled with it and didn't get it fixed. I'm not sure if the shaft is bent or what. It is frustrating. I would love to get that machine...
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