Newbie here, Hope I'm posting in the right place. I've been seeing ads on eBay for the following-pinion for the Singer 29K51. They list it mainly for the 29K71 but include many other models. It has a different part # from the 29K51 parts list but I was hoping it may be usable. Is this 82180 pinion interchangeable with the 82071 in the 29K51 parts list? If so then the gear pattern must be the same and could this pinion be modified to replace the other 29K51 pinions? Also the rack and the shuttle carrier may be modifiable. Most of these parts are available new. Probably made in China, but if they work it'll be good news for us 29K51 owners.
eBay ads for Singer 29K51 following pinion
IITEM: SINGER 29K SHUTTLE CARRIER FOLLOWING PINION Part# 82180
For: Singer 29K
FITS SINGER: FITS ALL SINGER 29K MACHINES INCLUDING- 29U171A, 29U172A ETC.
29-4, 29K1, 29K2, 29K3, 29K4, 29K10, 29K11, 29K12, 29K13, 29K14, 29K15, 29K16, 29K17, 29K18, 29K21, 29K22, 29K23, 29K30, 29K31, 29K32, 29K33, 29K51, 29K53, 29K56, 29K71, 29K72, 29K73