PfaFF 2042 Help
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PfaFF 2042 Help
Hi all. I purchased a Pfaff 2042 and when the needle goes down, it hits the metal bobbin plate cover just behind the bobbin hole. I would like to take the end cover off and adjust the needle centering, but I don't see how to get the cover off. Anyone know how to do this?
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Not sure about that particular machine, but this website has some directions under the video for removing the throat plate. http://www.sewingmachinesales.co.uk/...edle-plate.htm
Edit: Agree with checking the needle first.
Edit: Agree with checking the needle first.
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Not sure about that particular machine, but this website has some directions under the video for removing the throat plate. http://www.sewingmachinesales.co.uk/...edle-plate.htm
Thanks for the help Mary and prism.
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You need to find an exploded view service manual. If I remember, on some Pfaffs you had to take the whole top assembly off before doing anything else.
If you could just open that part of the head over the needle, you wouldn't need the light bulb changer that used to come with the machines.
If you could just open that part of the head over the needle, you wouldn't need the light bulb changer that used to come with the machines.
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You need to find an exploded view service manual. If I remember, on some Pfaffs you had to take the whole top assembly off before doing anything else.
If you could just open that part of the head over the needle, you wouldn't need the light bulb changer that used to come with the machines.
If you could just open that part of the head over the needle, you wouldn't need the light bulb changer that used to come with the machines.
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I picked it up used for $500 with free shipping. I was told it was serviced by a Pfaff Dealer before it was shipped to me, but when it showed up, UPS had really sent it for a tumble. Everything was all over inside of it and I'm wondering it the needle may have gotten knocked out of center during shipping. Other than the needle centering issue, it's in great shape.
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I had that happen once when I think about it. My dealer said to use my controls and move the needle all the way to one side. Then push it the rest of the way. Mine was fine after that. It was a simple fix. It was a long time ago and I forgot about it.
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