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Old 12-28-2011, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GEMRM View Post
I have 2 of these, and they both suddenly jammed (needles down, can't move them). This was right after they had been in for servicing at what is supposed to be a reputable, knowledgeable dealer. I know it's something simple, just out of alignment - any hints where to go for solutions? I have a very mechanically inclined husband who will give a look when time is not so busy, but I just need to know where to look. Workhorse of a machine, and a steady stitcher. I have had one of these machines for 37 years, and the other was my mother's, so it has been in my family at least 40 years.
One thing to check-if they took out the bobbin case to clean them, they may not have gotten them back in correctly. The manual shows on page 87, I think, how to remove the bobbin case. If the holder (the bracket you move to the right) is not put back correctly the bobbin case can move out of postion and jam the machine (I have had this happen). Worth a try to check it. Good luck.

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Old 12-28-2011, 07:46 PM
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Yeah I am really close to Austin I will have to take her down there. I think i know right where it is Thanks
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some service places use 3 in 1 oil
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Old 12-29-2011, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GEMRM View Post
I have 2 of these, and they both suddenly jammed (needles down, can't move them). This was right after they had been in for servicing at what is supposed to be a reputable, knowledgeable dealer. I know it's something simple, just out of alignment - any hints where to go for solutions? I have a very mechanically inclined husband who will give a look when time is not so busy, but I just need to know where to look. Workhorse of a machine, and a steady stitcher. I have had one of these machines for 37 years, and the other was my mother's, so it has been in my family at least 40 years.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...-t70011-2.html on the second page there are pics and info on 3 in 1 oil dried up on a machine - some people still use that stuff - it is not good
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Old 12-30-2011, 01:13 PM
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Yes, you have a Singer 401...I have one and love it. I can't believe someone threw it out.
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Old 12-31-2011, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sharon b View Post
There was a topic started yesterday I believe that has links to the manual and repair manual- do a search for 401
Thanks, I will check it out,
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