I wish I could help you with this - I'm actually going to follow the thread so I can get some info also. However, I did want to say I also have my Singer Golden Touch and Sew - it's also about 40 yrs old and still sews like a dream. I love it. I have an Elna Quilters Dream (about 9 yrs old) and it's fine but I still love my Touch & Sew. Also have a Featherweight that I love. You're about the first person I know of that has the Touch and Sew. Anyone else out there with one?