Singer_5528 Refresh_Servicing
10-26-2025, 06:46 PM
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Singer_5528 Refresh_Servicing
Was given this Singer_5528 (Made in Taiwan_NB) 82-84' ish.
I havent even turned it on yet. Im wanting service it myself, a local shop here in Salt Lake Utah wanted $150 lol...
Looking at:
https://www.sewingpartsonline.com/co...productsPage=8
Is spo a good source for older machine parts?
Looking for a manual too.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/69...nger-5528.html
What parts, lube and other should i get done on this machine?
thx, SC'
10-30-2025, 06:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Wisconsin
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I'll guess that the user manual doesn't have much info on oiling.
Machines that have sat unused for a long time typically have areas within that should move but cannot, as the oil has garnished over time.
In no particular order:
Gently try to turn the hand wheel. If it doesn't rotate, there are spots gummed up/stuck within. Typical areas include the "nose" of the machine, the area under the bobbin, and the zig zag mechanism.
Turn/slide all the appropriate knobs and levers. If they don't move, don't force. Something is gummed up/stuck in the internals within.
Take off the top and check for cracked gears.
Take off all the covers. There is usually a sequence, right side, motor cover, back side, top, nose (or nose, top), bottom. Keep the screws with their cover. Check for plastic/cracked gears.
Clean/remove any lint and dust.
If no cracked gears, proceed with sewing machine oil. Place a drop on every "junction" where there should be a sliding action, a rotating action, etc. i like to turn the hand wheel after every drop. Repeat as needed.
Be careful not to over oil and avoid the motor!
If there are cracked gears, I would abandon, and find an older machine with metal gears. 1950s-early 1970s vintage.
Good luck!
Machines that have sat unused for a long time typically have areas within that should move but cannot, as the oil has garnished over time.
In no particular order:
Gently try to turn the hand wheel. If it doesn't rotate, there are spots gummed up/stuck within. Typical areas include the "nose" of the machine, the area under the bobbin, and the zig zag mechanism.
Turn/slide all the appropriate knobs and levers. If they don't move, don't force. Something is gummed up/stuck in the internals within.
Take off the top and check for cracked gears.
Take off all the covers. There is usually a sequence, right side, motor cover, back side, top, nose (or nose, top), bottom. Keep the screws with their cover. Check for plastic/cracked gears.
Clean/remove any lint and dust.
If no cracked gears, proceed with sewing machine oil. Place a drop on every "junction" where there should be a sliding action, a rotating action, etc. i like to turn the hand wheel after every drop. Repeat as needed.
Be careful not to over oil and avoid the motor!
If there are cracked gears, I would abandon, and find an older machine with metal gears. 1950s-early 1970s vintage.
Good luck!
