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Well I figured out the stickiness, I think. Someone previously had over tightened the pre-load on the handwheel (I believe). Loosening the set screws and screw on the back I gave it a little tap away from the machine body and it all freed up! I readjusted it so there was no slop, tightened the set screws, and it all seems excellent.

Have you gotten anywhere with this? I bought an "open box" motor from amazon that is noisy like you describe. More under more tension or load.

Finally getting back on this. @fibersport I found used parts on ebay, although I haven't tried installing them yet, it seems like a pretty big job. I adjusted the needle bar to use the correct needles. I also adjusted the bobbin case opener as per an @Uwe video. It seems to sew well, although there is a bit more noise in reverse, maybe this is normal. One thing is I don't find it particularly "easy" to turn over the machine. Its not hard, but its not like it would keep spinning like a top if I were to give it a spin (without the belt on). Instead it would instantly stop. I'm not really sure how "free" it should be though either, but I feel like its a bit tight or sticky. It does not have a tight spot, it is throughout the entire rotation and stroke, so its not binding in one spot. Any ideas what to look at? or should I completely disassemble and hope I can get it back together.

Still Waiting for the part. Unfortunately, the Canada Post strike has made the parts shipping rather slow. For those interested I had ordered: - Feed lifting shaft crank, rear 91-010 223-92, 91-000 011-15 (Includes shoulder bolt) - Feed lifting connection, compl. 91-008 440-91 consisting of Nos. 91-008 440-92; 91-010 031-92 I Think this is all that is needed, but don't know for sure.

Not sure why I wrote the word "Plate" but there is a vertical cam that an arm rides on to move the feed dogs up and down. I believe the 1245 had a "4 way" option that moves the bottom feed dogs in more of a square movement. apparently the machines without up and down movement are dedicated binding machines? Although they probably work fine, I also like tinkering so I want to "upgrade". More info here: Thanks for the Info on the Needles. I will set mine up for the stock 134 35. The machine came with a few 90 needles, but I figure if I'm ordering needles I might as well get original specification. I ordered some parts, I'll keep this thread going with my progress. Might be slow as Canada Post is on strike.

Well it looks to me like all I need are parts: 91-008 440-91 which is the Cam, Arm and screws, and part 91-010 223-92 which is the "lifting crank" Anyone know if I would need a different feed dog or anything else? I have also order the correct spec needles, hopefully no irreversible modifications have been made, or I will need more parts!

Forgot to add, I will mostly be sewing Cordura and canvas type materials, with possibly some light leather work. This just seemed like the best forum to talk about sewing thick materials slowly.

Long time lurker, first time poster. I have been looking for a walking foot machine for about 4 years. I live in a small town so its rare that they come up reasonably priced and close enough. One came up at a local live auction, so I did a bunch of research and decided to make the drive and bid on it! Well, I spent more then I wanted in the excitement of the bidding war, but I got it. Seems well used, but mostly taken care of (except the grease on the gears, dry or sticky icky). First bummer I realized was it is a "binding" version, with no vertical cam plate. And the next one, is someone has set it up to use 190 system needles. Or was it somehow modified to be an H4 with higher lift? I don't know how to tell. A few questions: is it possible to retrofit the vertical cam plate and associated parts? is this complicated or even worth while? if so, any idea what parts are needed? how would someone fit a 190 needle? Should I leave it or go back to stock? (it seems to sew fine) Whats the use of a 48537 throat plate vs a 26746A/B? is there a description of throat plates and different foot options? (it came with a bunch)