127, 99 and a Union Special 14500
03-19-2018, 10:53 AM
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]591292[/ATTACH]Presser foot lift linkage. arrow where a foot pedal would lift the arm ( right)
a pivot, ( center) and teeth to reach to the presser foot arm. ( left) Nothing here is moving yet.
a pivot, ( center) and teeth to reach to the presser foot arm. ( left) Nothing here is moving yet.
03-19-2018, 06:33 PM
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And you thought the Adler had different needles. I tried calling local industrial SM parts place but only got voice mail, but didn't leave a message.
Does the number 14500 have a letter after it??? I did download https://www.universalsewing.com/imag...l/r96nsjo3.pdf and it says that either needle 124 or 144 (on page 8 of the pdf according to the letter after 14500). I didn't download from http://unionspecial.parts/manuals It might be - http://unionspecial.parts/manuals#view-14500 I started and decided against downloading at home.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Does the number 14500 have a letter after it??? I did download https://www.universalsewing.com/imag...l/r96nsjo3.pdf and it says that either needle 124 or 144 (on page 8 of the pdf according to the letter after 14500). I didn't download from http://unionspecial.parts/manuals It might be - http://unionspecial.parts/manuals#view-14500 I started and decided against downloading at home.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
03-21-2018, 07:23 AM
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from the parts manual, it appears that the letter suffix may depend on what presserfoot is on it. Machine isn't at my house now. will take a better look and maybe call Union Special when it is in my hand.
03-26-2018, 07:54 AM
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One step further :- )
If you can get the neelde polished up and tip sharpened you might be able to test stitch with it. I guess you can identify the type once it's out and ne is hopefully not too difficult to find. The tooth and pivot part for the knee lift looks like it needs quite a bit of work to move again. I had a bit of rust behind the face plate on my 201, it took me a year of oiling and cleaning before it was all gone. I can't say I worked hard at it, just a bit now and then when I oiled and cleaned. Your Union Special needs much attention though, might even need replacement parts.
If you can get the neelde polished up and tip sharpened you might be able to test stitch with it. I guess you can identify the type once it's out and ne is hopefully not too difficult to find. The tooth and pivot part for the knee lift looks like it needs quite a bit of work to move again. I had a bit of rust behind the face plate on my 201, it took me a year of oiling and cleaning before it was all gone. I can't say I worked hard at it, just a bit now and then when I oiled and cleaned. Your Union Special needs much attention though, might even need replacement parts.
03-26-2018, 10:52 AM
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I knew this was going to be along term project before I bought it. Luckily, I can't say I really need a bag closer. I'd have to use a lawnmower engine to get it to turn today and parts would break everywhere. Oil oil wiggle wiggle, heat repeat.
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