Originally Posted by
JoeJr
You should use
only sewing machine oil, including for cleaning the surface of the machine. There are different brands, and I don't think they're all the same, I have no brand recommendation, I just make sure it says sewing machine oil and that it's clear. You can use petroleum jelly (I think the original formula for Vaseline) to re-grease the motor (there are grease cups on the underside). I look here for parts first:
https://www.vintagesingerparts.com/
I have no affiliation with the company. And you can find the user and adjuster's manual for your machine there.
Thankfully the 15-91 I have just needs a rewiring, deep cleaning, and a nice polish. I did notice when wiping it down some of the decal started to fade a bit so I definitely want to learn how to touch those up later on in the future. The table is a No. 42 cabinet so I definitely want to restore the wood the best I can as well.
The grease cups are those giant black screws on the motor right?
Thanks for all the help, currently waiting on a new 3 pin terminal body as mine was actually falling apart and held together with more electric tape. I did notice the guy gave me a pedal for a 66 and not the 19-15 but I kind of like the pedal I have better.