Dan_IN_MN

Hello Thought I'd share one of the reasons why I wanted to get my Singer 111W155 sewing again. I have my late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban. I learned to drive and work on vehicles with this car. I plan on redoing the seats. If you care to check it out, here's a link to my YouTube channel. My late father's 1958 Plymouth Suburban: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMaLPwPr28mlkzzgNSuLCdVyCnJmZ2Pf2

My original work light is long gone on my Singer 111W155. I still have it's mounting bracket. Looking for an LED work light with a flexible mounting. What LED work light are you using? Thank you!

You're absolutely correct! I downloaded an oiling guide! Glad I helped!

It's all good. Not much to see. Cleaned up the shaft and the bore it goes in. Put things back together, threaded the machine and sown a crooked line of stitches .

It's together and sewing! Thank you!!

I have the clamp off. If this is the case, I'll tap the shaft out to front from the access hole on the pulley side. Clean things up and reassemble. I'll report back. Thinking back, memory is fading, I recall at one point the machine was difficult to turn over. Thanks again! Dan where the frost is on the pumpkins in the mornings.

Found the issue. The shaft running along the bottom of the head is really stiff! I can move it the offset on it by prying it back and forth. I'm guessing this should move easily. I want to get the shaft out and clean it and the bore it goes in. Is there any mechanical object holding that shaft in the head once the parts are removed from both sides? I have been able the tap it out a bit, but don't want to force it if something needs to be removed such as a set screw. Thank you for all of the input each and everyone!

Thank you! I've removed covers and have attempted to find something out of the ordinary. Were you able to watch the video I posted about the issue? Looking forward to hearing what you find. Dan

Thank you for the response! Much appreciated! This machine has been pretty much trouble free in my lifetime. Were you able to watch the video? I downloaded and printed the military manual and some illustrations were scrambled. Lubrication drying out? Does the needle bar get moved by a cam? Gets pushed on way and spring return? I'm attempting to wrap my head around how dried lubrication can cause the needle bar to act this way. Dan

I have my late dad's Singer 111W155 commercial sewing machine. He purchased it new in the early 50's. It's sown a lot. One day it wouldn't stitch. Needle wouldn't go through the hole in the feed dog. In fact the needle bar and feed dog don't move together. Broke the needle. I'm the only one who uses the machine. I've looked the machine over for something loose or broken and didn't find anything. The timing belt is in time and in good condition. The military manual hasn't been much help. Some of the pictures are messed up. I made a short video attempting to show what happening. Thank you for your thoughts! Dan_In_MN Link to video. https://youtu.be/tBfok3Zu-Vk?si=d66XIaR5rbtZs0Af