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01-04-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wine Woman

I came across this website today and at the bottom of the page there is a area that you can bring up depending on what you need to know! Lots of information. Maybe this might help specially if you are going to rewire. I read they used the service manual for servicing the Featherweights when out in the field. If you do take it to someone make sure they have worked on Featherweights before. I have a person in my area that knows them inside and out. He cleaned and serviced my first one and did a great job. Maybe one of the wires just needs to be reconnected? Did you notify the person you bought it from? Maybe a little refund is in order to help with the other expense!! Hope you find some helpful info on this site.

http://www.singer-featherweight.com/...dard_main.html

This is great information thank you. The Service manual looks great, but I wish the pictures were larger.
I may try to find a service manual now. I talked to a local service repair man today. I think I'll call around a little more as I didn't feel real confident after talking to him.

01-04-2012, 07:29 PM

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01-04-2012, 07:30 PM

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I just found a wiring diagram online. I'm going to print it out tomorrow and examine it to see if it looks like something I can do. I'll keep you posted.

01-04-2012, 08:26 PM

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I have a motor for a Universal at a service center right now. The quote was their usual bench fee of $35, but may be $25 of it goes easily. When I realized it meant working in a tiny space and soldering, I checked with my sewing repair guy. He recommended a small appliance repair. Works for me. I was dying to use the machine, but not willing to die to do it.

01-05-2012, 07:00 AM

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I pm you some information. Here is another web site that was shared with me. I haven't looked for your problem fix but I one that clicks a bit. This was shared with me and found it helpful. http://thefeatherweight221factory.com

I'm glad that the other site was of help. It seems to be very informative.

01-05-2012, 06:22 PM

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That's a good idea Irishrose...I'm not in a hurry to get this done, although I'd love to use it! I'm finding I don't mind the research and the sites everyone has been suggesting have great information and I'm learning alot about this little machine. Actually the fact that I knew more than one repair man I called was a little surprising, but also helped me decide I shouldn't use him for this repair!

01-05-2012, 06:31 PM

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Wine Woman thanks for another great site. This one actually has the service manual that intriqued me in your last site suggestion. I'm going to take a good look at it! Thank you!