cjstair55

Hey Bob, I just checked the hook area, real clean, and almost no slop. I took out the screw holding the clamp in the backside of the race, it was nice and clean. I put it back in until the shoulder bolt bottomed out. My problem is, the damn needle wants to come down and hit the race holder...bam! right into it. Somehow I need to change the timing of the needle and the shuttle. I downloaded a repair manual, but I can't tell from the picture exactly where screw/bolt is under the machine. Anyway, I'm beginning to think the only place to adjust the hook assembly is at the back of the machine at he crankshaft. I just don't understand how I could have caused such a huge problem so quickly. The only thing I could have really done wrong was to lift my foot off of the reverse before letting up on the run pedal, which would, I believe throw the feed from reverse into forward. I don't think it affects the needle timing as it doesn't change. Do you have any info on how to set the timing? So far, I have had this machine set up and running for a maximum of one half hour in my dining room. Now that I have broken it, my wife is now thrilled to have a 5'x3' machine with me laying under it for hours. Thanx! christopher

Thanks, Art and Bob. Thanks for your input about the 7-34. I did buy it, I just got it home, started sewing and, broke a needle. When I looked to see why, I noticed the new needle was coming down and hitting on the bobbin hook holder(it's the best way I know to describe it) I guess I need to get ahold of a singer 7-34 repair manual and find out how to set the timing. I just wouldn't be happy not having to fix something on it.Any ideas where to get the repair manual? Singer has a user manual and a parts list for free, but no repair manual for the 7-34 Thanx guys Christopher

Howdy! I was hoping someone might have a bit of info. about a singer 7-34. I am purchasing one for 1000.00 ( i'm going to pick it up in two weeks) What I'm wondering is ..... how to date this machine, normally, the serial # can be looked up at singer home page, but someone broke the tag with the# stamped on it. However, this machine is not black, it is grayish/silver colored. there must be some kind of cutoff date for the color change? Also, I have not seen older singers that the serial # wasn't stamped on the main casting face. Could this also be an indication of it's age? I am brand new to sewing leather, ( I mean BRAND new) The current owner of this machine, I trust and I have seen pictures of it, and the machine looks really clean, never abused or dropped. The current owner has had it for 6+yrs. and always taken it in to be serviced. I have seen these machines go for between 100.00(yard sale) to4000.00 and every where in between. Is this a normal price for a good running 7-34? P,S. I am going to be sewing 1/2" leather. I have heard so many glowing reports about the singer 7-33's from so many people that the smaller bobbin 7-34 should be great too. I'm excited. Thanx!!

Looking high and low for Singer 97-10 harness machine parts. Bought machine and did not receive all of the parts. I know this machine is old, but hoping for used or re manufactured parts. Does anyone know of a vintage singer parts supplier?? thank you, Chris