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[hppyfngy]

I have a Necchi 525FA. I just started it up after a LONG hiatus and it needs some work.


Any repair experts out there?

Not me, but you might want to start a separate thread with this question. There are a number of knowledgeable folks in here that might guide you.

[rebbal]

Thank you hppfngy. Fairly new to this forum stuff. Will give it a go.

[BIG JEFF]

rebbal

This machine has grease on the end of the shaft that hardens after a time. Remove the top cover (2 screws) and the end/belt cover can't remember the#of screws remove the stop motion screw in the hand wheel lock knob unscrew lock knob, remove stop motion washer noting how its positioned. Use a hair dryer to heat the shaft end to soften grease don't melt plastic parts, oil rest of machine have fun but only use gentle force

[DemostiX]

Not me, but you might want to start a separate thread with this question. There are a number of knowledgeable folks in here that might guide you.

Oil and grease harden with time. SMs include some plain bearings, so there opportunitiess for sliding parts to become well stuck together. Few dispute that enough SM oil and time will dilute and soften residues and free the parts. (So will kerosene and hi-proof rubbing alcohol.) Be sure to thoroughly clean up the mess afterward. Then lube with SM oil or something recommended by SM repair and maintenance groups. There are several SM groups.yahoo.com, with accessible archives and active enthusiasts. (eg vintagejapanese,necchi,singer,wefixit)

[rebbal]

Big Jeff and DemostiX, I will give that a try this evening. Thanks a bunch!

[deerfu]

Just got mine today! 1959 Sears Kenmore 117.583. All metal and could use a cleaning I'm sure. Runs good and cabinet in great shape. Worklight is still functional. Even came with the original stool with drawer underneath still full of sewing goodies.

[gmcttr]

I had been wanting a Singer 401A and one showed up on craigslist an hour away. I asked for photos and got very small cell phone pics. I asked what accessories came with it and what condition it was in....no accessories, just the speed control and case and "it's in good working condition".

I get there and it looks good and all the controls work while turning the machine by hand. "It was his mothers, she hasn't used it for ~3 years and it was serviced 5 years back". I can see it badly needs oiled.

We plug it in and with the speed control wide open, it barely turns over. I buy it figuring the problem is probably an easy fix.

Oil alone did not do it. I open the speed control to make sure it's hitting the "full power" contacts...it is.

Crap...have to pull the motor. It turns out the motor is incredibly easy to remove from a 401A. Pull two wire connectors and one screw and the motor pulls right out. Even better, the brushes and holders are very easy to get out.

Oily brushes and a dirty commutator...right thar's your problem son. Clean it up, put it back together and it still runs slow....hold the control wide open and over a few minutes it burns a little oil off, seats the brushes and runs up to full speed.

Now to finish cleaning it up. I didn't get to hang today, but I'm a happy camper.

[hppyfngy]

Nice save gmcttr! Looks like a keeper!

[dragon360]

Nice machine! Lookibg for a 501 and hope one day to hit the jackpot!

[doogie]

This was my moms, I remember using this as a kid. No gear, just play with scraps. The tag on the right is a repair tag dated 12/31/1963 ..... I was 2




Ok, here is the one that I have really been using. This is also a hand me down from my mom.