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I recently bought an untested 99K from Goodwill which, as it turns out, was in better than average condition. I cleaned and oiled her, replaced the missing bobbin and inserted a new needle. She stitches beautifully. The problem is, she works hard to get started. It's not a problem with the motor as I tested it without a load. Any suggestions?
I would start with these.
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Nice Lois! I would start by running it without the bobbin case in it. Try to peek inside the motor at the communicator. It is the copper thing that the brushes ride on. Is it black, does it spark a lot when you run it? Did you check under the needle plate and slideplate for excessive lint? Does the machine turn over easily with the handwheel? Is the belt too tight? Make sure you have oiled it everywhere you should.
I would start with these.
~G~
I would start with these.
~G~
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Did you also check the foot pedal? And the knob that tightens and loosens so you can fill the bobbin?
I've had both of those be the source of an issue like you are describing.
I've had both of those be the source of an issue like you are describing.
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I've been thinking about the foot pedal. Guess I'll switch it with another and find out. Thanks.
Oops! It's a 99K (not my 15) and the cord to the foot pedal comes directly out of the motor instead of a terminal, so it's not as easy as I'd hoped.
Oops! It's a 99K (not my 15) and the cord to the foot pedal comes directly out of the motor instead of a terminal, so it's not as easy as I'd hoped.
Last edited by LoisM; 06-25-2013 at 01:36 PM.
Also try to get some oil behind the balancer. It is in the head and connects the upper shaft to the needlebar.
~G~
I don't know where to post this so I am going to post it here. This is quite a find. I don't know about the price, but it is quite impressive. Anyone here live in Ohio?
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http://limaohio.craigslist.org/atq/3881398247.html
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http://limaohio.craigslist.org/atq/3881398247.html
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I cleaned up the other derelict Singer 15. It is old old - some one took the finish off down to the metal on the base of it. The rest is just pretty well worn - anyway I cleaned it up and made it stitch. This one doesn't have a motor boss but someone put a motor on the back. Probably when they took off the big wheel for the treadle. It would treadle nicely I guess. I still want to fine tune it a little. I was amazed how different two Singer 15 machines can be.
Then I picked up a Singer 223 today. I'm very intrigued. I haven't done more than peek at it. I know it is all metal, very heavy, does zz, blind hem and ss. It is made in Japan. Not too many Singer's claim to be made in Japan. I'm guessing from the mid 1960s. I should dig around for a manual.
Then I picked up a Singer 223 today. I'm very intrigued. I haven't done more than peek at it. I know it is all metal, very heavy, does zz, blind hem and ss. It is made in Japan. Not too many Singer's claim to be made in Japan. I'm guessing from the mid 1960s. I should dig around for a manual.
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