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stelmS Stelmackr, Thank you for that info., I didn't know Ernie sold those. Every couple years, I do go to his shop and get something! Have to put that on my must have list!

Clem, that's nice! A friend of mine did that on his Pfaff 138. Great job! Looks like you got a steal of a deal on that! Fun fun!

So glad you posted this and that I got a chance to see what answers you got. I think I need a CB3200!!! LOL! I wonder how much shipping would be to Washington State. LOL! Really, I do wonder! Are there any Dealers in Seattle area?

Pfaff 138-6 gets my vote too! I had one, but sold it. Regret that I had to sell it, but that was due to space. It was in the house. Not everyone loved it there as much as I did. LOL! Good luck, tell us what you end up with, please.

I had a similar situation when I bought (new) one of the very first servo motors. I should have returned it right away and could have gotten replacement if I'd done it early enough. My motor worked sometimes and sometimes it did not work. Then it just quit all together and there was no way to get a refund. At the time, the motors cost double what they do now. Still not happy about it, but that's how it was. So, if you can, just return it! There you go, my two cents!

Wow! Your machine got inspected by aliens/martians. What the heck? Glad you got a speedy refund. Hopefully you can the right part for it quickly too. good luck!

Well Congrats to you! Yes, I'd say you got a good deal if you were able to get it sewing perfectly! Post a pic if you can. Happy for you!

By the way, is that a reverse lever I see? If so, do you think it was added after machine was made? Just wondering, because it appears that it's one of those military issued machines, but I don't think it is. The knob that looks like reverse lever looks a lot like my Pfaff's lever. (?) Just curious. If it had reverse, that would of course make it much more desirable for sure! What kind of price would you put on it? Good for you for being able to part with it, I know you said you don't need another machine. They really are fun to fix, aren't they? Whoever gets it will be so happy with it.

Wow! That looks fantastic! I'm glad you were able to make it sew better than it was doing. If you end up selling it, the new owner will only have to deal with some basic adjustments and/or parts to get it stitching just right. Or, they may even have a machine already to put in it's place! That drop down table is a real plus for anyone using the machine in a small space. Great work!

Not to put any pressure on you, but how's the restoration going? Have you almost got her all put together? Can't wait to see her all dressed up with the badge and pins and all the parts back together!

Congrats on the Seiko!

Eric, This is great stuff, thank you! My machines thank you too!

Great! Can't wait to see that!

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Forgot, guess I did install a servo a while back, way back! I had forgotten about it because it died on me fairly quickly so I haven't been to keen on servo type motors since. The machine I had it on I no longer own, my first walking foot machine. But that was when servo motors first came out and it sounds like they are being made better now, so I'm ready to try another. My main machine that I use these days is an older Pfaff 545 with large bobbin, made about 1979. A fantastic machine in like new condition, it's a monster! I like the motor that is on it, but it's an old clutch type and goes like the wind. I'd like to put a servo on it to slow it down when sewing finer detail stuff. What I sew with that old Pfaff is mostly thick canvas/tarp, banner material, and sunbrella. With a servo motor, I would use it for leather clothing items and handbags.

Maybe he meant vintage handbag for a woman (?) But hey, vintage women are okay too!

Thanks for that information Bob! Much appreciated. I will be contacting you.

Oh boy, no pictures or diagrams to help explain. Joe, have you ever installed a sewing machine motor before? I've installed a few, but not a servo yet. Hopefully someone can chime in who has installed motors like yours. Can you describe what part of install has you the most puzzled?

Cowboy Bob, I know this is an older thread, but I have the same machine as gavingear and am about to replace the original motor. Nothing wrong with the motor, I just want one that I can run slower, when desired. I run it fast sewing long seams, but would love to be able to do more intricate work and therefore need a more appropriate motor, a more modern one. When the servo motors first came out, I bought one for another machine I had at the time. But it died on me after only months of using it. I know the servo motors have evolved since then and they seem more affordable, depending on what you get of course. What would you suggest for my Pfaff 545 High lift? Thanks ahead!

Hockeymender, Found the manual I think, is this it? http://www.yhhism.com/NW/archive/file/SV-71_Ver1A.pdf I have to admit, I find some of my manuals are hard to understand, especially my SWF embroidery machines, made in Korea. Much of the "English" version of the instructions are very broken, difficult to understand, or incorrect because of poor translation. Drives me crazy

Super cute! Love that Chimayo style.

Thanks for clearing that up Greg. Better to get a little more motor than you need rather than the other way, as long as it is not dangerously powerful. Sounds like Hockeymender just needs a little a little advice here.

Good, glad to hear that! Will keep you in thought and prayer as you heal. Ooh la la on the airbrush fun!! I love those too, but so does the Hub! Whenever I get an airbrush gun, compressor, whatever, he ends up with those tools. He paints guitars and trains. So I gave up on that hobby. Better to fix sewing machines for me, a rattle can of paint when I need it works for me. I can steel those from the Mister, he's usually got all the colors I need. He's very supportive like that!

Haha! Yes I feel that way some days when wrestling with my commercial embroidery machines. I ran a 600 piece hat order this past week and the sound of the beeps that alarm you when embroidery is done, or thread is broken, or bobbin runs out (etc...) plays in my head continually long after I get a run like that one done. Working late into the night, beep beep beep... Yikes!!! A simple singer is therapy for me. Fixing a machine that runs simply and beautifully is a pleasure.