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Finally found it, it is mentioned in the manual at "To Adjust The Reversing Mechanism". Why there? However, though I adjusted it I do not get full 5 SPI out of it when forward + reverse have the same stitch length. I can even adjust it to a longer forward stitch but then the reverse stitches are shorter. Is there something like "secret screw" that only knows the advanced Singer Mechanic?

One more thing... When set to the longest stitch of 5 SPI (should be about 5mm stitch length) the machine produces 6 stitches per inch (about 4mm stitch length). Is there a way to adjust the stitch length to that it makes 5mm stitches (5 SPI) at the chosen position? See picture (2,54 cm = 1 Inch)

reverse lever movement solved - it just needed oil. Everything runs so smoooooooooth now. Can´t wait to sew with it....

For how much do these sell? I see you live in Australia so wouldn't it be cheaper to order a freight forwarder to do the job instead of traveling 15 hrs for a sewing machine?

IT'S ALIVE - IT'S ALIVE!!! HA HA!!! Seems it was the little hint with the two arrows. I just timed the hook a little bit again and - it sews! Yet, it only sews by turning the wheel by hand but it makes nice stitches and feeds well. Now it's time to oil it thoroughly. But for some reason something moves up & down the reverse lever a little bit but that is probably because it needs oil at some spots. Not sure if I´m done but I will report after oiling it. For now THANK YOU SO MUCH Geneva, Wizcrafts, Gottaknow & CowboyBob but I may have some other questions later.

It now feeds well but yet does not catch the lower thread. Seems I have to move the hook towards the needle a little bit. Hook seems to be at the right position but not close enough to the needle.

Now its time for timing. But how to start? As I said I had to replace the timing belt. I just put it on an tried make settings by reading the Manual but my technical English is not very good and the pictures in the manuals are too dark do not help me very much. So I first tried to set the stitch length, that was the 1st thing that did not work. Maybe I misunderstood something. I pushed the left pin on the bed and turned to handwheel towards me. No movement at all, the only thing that happened was that the safety clutch poped out. Okay, I knew there is a video on youtube of how to put it back in. I figured that my clutch has no slotted screw but instead it has a flat bolt. So I tried it on my own. This ended up in removing the clutch from the shaft. And I figured I can just pop the clutch back while putting a lever (screw driver) between the 2 pins and push it back in - worked well. I hope I did not damage anything doing it this way. However the V shaped metal tongue is back in the V shaped notch and there is no play, it fits tight in there! So thats the point where I'am - the belt is still off and the clutch is set again. At this point I think it would be the easiest way to time the machine. So I think when I but the needle bar and the feed dog in a certain positions and then but the belt back on it probably should work. Good Idea or bad Idea? Anyway, I have no clue of what to start with so I really could use some help.

Not sure but isn´t it the same clutch as in the 111w? http://www.ebay.com/itm/290766935542 I came across this offer while searching for parts for my 111G But maybe Eric has one on hand as well.

Belt finally has arrived and meanwhile I decided to repaint the machine and apply a new decal. Looks quite nice, I think. I had to remove some parts to get all the old dirt, grease and dust out of some spots. I think I messed up the timing of the hook. I hope I can fix it with info from the manual.

That really helps me! So I will look for a 30-7, though it will take some time as there are not many of them around as I noticed.

I wonder if there is a subclass model of the Singer 29K with a higher foot lift. Just like the Adler 30-7 which has a higher foot loft compared with the 30-1.

I just decided to sell my well running Pfaff 238. Has 220V clutch motor with 2" pulley. Shipping to EU countries is preferred but will ship worldwide but have to figure out how much shipping would be. Worldwide shipping (except the EU) is without the table. Just listed it on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/200954231389 Will also sell outside Ebay. Drop me a note if you are interested.

Already sold - wow, that was fast! Pending payment.

BTW - I also have an English manual for the machine

I have a nicely running Pfaff 28 cylinder bed sewing machine up on Ebay. www.ebay.de/itm/200951353602 Will ship worldwide (machine head + motor + accessories only - but not the machine stand). Shipping costs depends on your location. I you have questions please contact me - otherwise what you see is what you get.

Thats what I thought too. Thanks anyway. I hope I get this machine back to life very soon. I hope the manual will answer my "timing questions" when I have installed the belt again. But belt has not arrievd yet. BTW - what an AWESOME forum!

Mine is not listed there - probaly a Made in Germany machine?

I see! Yet, I have not noticed that the other subclasse have no reverse Lever. Is it possible to tell the age by the serialnumber of the machine?

Awesome - thanks a lot Geneva! Seems my assumption was right! BTW - does someone know what the difference between the subclasses 155 and 156? And why is mine a 111G and not a 111W? Probably because it was made in Germany? I somewhere red that some Singers where made in Germany.