A close up of Kermit (yes, I named it Kermit, as a bit of a joke towards my Quebecois fiance. The machine was made in Quebec and is green. haha) Going to change the belt (is there a standard size for the 185?) and maybe get a metal spool holder.

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The 185 is a wonderful machine - it is a lot like a Singer 99 or 66. The Singer 285 looks the same but is not as nice.

I agree with Miriam. The three machines all have the same internal mechanical's, or at least very similar. The hook area is all the same. They sew very nice as do the 66 and 99.
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So i got a good deal then? I figured the wiring would have less tendancy to be buggy. Any idea what size belt I would need? I'm seeing some places saying it's a 15", some saying 14", and some even 13 3/4".

I wish I could answer the belt question. Belts have become a pitb lately. You got a fine deal. Wiring can be ok but as a caution and since some people are pretty worried about wiring, you might get it rewired.

I'm hoping all is in tact with the wiring. Looks great from the photos. Anyhow, the seller said is in excellent working condition, minus the belt issue. eBay has excellent customer protection if the seller is fibbing.

Check sew classic for the belt.

Anything is fixable, good folks here will help.

You guys truly are fantastic. :thumbup:

GroovyEyeDesignes,

I "had" a 185J. Bought it from a QB member down south of me. Then after servicing it my wife tried it and said: "It's mine, I'm gonna keep it." Well, so much for that.

You can use a 193077 belt. That's what I put on mine.

Joe