$15 at the thrift store!
06-07-2013, 06:00 AM
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I think you gave me some good suggestions when I cleaned up a 66-16 I rescued from the farmhouse my mom grew up in. Where does one get Tri-Flow?
Originally Posted by J Miller
sew4nin,
As Candace said the 401A and 500A are the same machine mechanically. Clean everything, if it moves, oil it. I suggest Tri-Flow due to it's superior cleaning and lubricating abilities. There are several plunger type parts that need oil. If they get stuck the ZZ won't work right. There are a couple places that need grease rather than oil.
I you have a manual follow the lube and oil chart in it. If you don't have one you can download a free .pdf manual from Singer.
{ http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals }
The 500 is a great machine as is the 401. We have one of each and my wife claims the 401 while I claim the 500. When I need some ZZing done I usually grab the 500.
Joe
As Candace said the 401A and 500A are the same machine mechanically. Clean everything, if it moves, oil it. I suggest Tri-Flow due to it's superior cleaning and lubricating abilities. There are several plunger type parts that need oil. If they get stuck the ZZ won't work right. There are a couple places that need grease rather than oil.
I you have a manual follow the lube and oil chart in it. If you don't have one you can download a free .pdf manual from Singer.
{ http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals }
The 500 is a great machine as is the 401. We have one of each and my wife claims the 401 while I claim the 500. When I need some ZZing done I usually grab the 500.
Joe
06-07-2013, 06:21 AM
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Sew-classic http://www.sew-classic.com/ sells Triflow. Also bicycle shops usually carry it. I have also found it in the automotive section of my local hardware store.
Nice score on your new, old sewing machine.
Nice score on your new, old sewing machine.
06-07-2013, 07:48 AM
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I looked for Triflow products at a couple of sewing stores and at a bike shop to no avail. But later found the oil is in all of my local hardware stores, either in auto or general lubricants. The grease is another matter -- can't find it locally. I ended up getting it from Sew Classic.
06-07-2013, 09:13 AM
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You stole dat, lol. They are easy to resell. I sold mine back at Christmas to a newlywed who wanted one because she remembered her mom used to have one like that. The Rocketeers have kind of a cult following with the people who like Midcentury Modern decor, and / or the Hispsters. So you were wise to snatch it up.
06-08-2013, 07:47 PM
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I am SO in love with these. I have two. neither working (yet)! One without a motor, and one with one that doesn't work. I am stalking one on c/l, but the asking price is way too high ($125).
I am happy for you, and terribly jealous! ;0) both!
I am happy for you, and terribly jealous! ;0) both!
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