Modern Super De Luxe 142
 

I need help finding information a Modern Super De Luxe Zig Zag 142 machine. I found some information on 142-B machines but nothing on a 142. The serial number is SAZ 5Y0460. Any help is greatly appreciated and thank you in advance!

Welcome. Does the 142-B look the same? It could have many different names for the same or extremely similar machines. Does the machine have a JA or JC with some number either cast or stamped on the bottom of the machine.

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If it is the one I think it might be, there is a similar one at http://carlasvictorianheirlooms.blog...-from-mom.html There is also a couple of threads here on QB about Japanese machines. One has 200 replies and the other has 562 replies. https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...s-t207880.html and https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...s-t207877.html

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Thank you. Here are a few pictures. There is a JA13 stamped on the bottom.

According to the list at http://www.doubleveil.net/zssmp/resources.htm#jajc your machine was probably made by Koyo.

I can't tell for sure, but it is possible that you may have what is considered a left homing machine. That means that if machine is set for straight stitches then the needle will stitch only on the left side of the oval of the zigzag foot. That is a nice looking machine. You should be able to remove the top and nose to oil the machine where metal meets metal. Try not to get any oil on the plastic gears or cams if it has any. Also oil where metal meets metal on the bottom of the machine, too.

Have fun with you new machine.

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Thank you for the help!!