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OK thanks guys. I guess the prudent thing to do is to wait for an Adler167 to come up for sale. Cheers Will in Florida

Anybody done an Adler conversion from 67 to 167? Is just a bobbin case, hook and cap all that is needed? Thank you. Cheers, Will in Florida

Yes it is supposed to be the assembly. Thanks Will

Interesting to note... The original Adler part number went from 168 16 003 4 to 0168 160034 (current). My initial internet search with the outdated part number was fruitless. Always helps to have the right part number - lol. Will

I have the part on order. Just 2 left in Germany. Official name is "strokeshaft crank". Thanks again Glenn! Will in Florida

Awesome Glenn, thanks for the help. I have found a few sources online that may have the part. Cheers Will

Thanks Glenn

Cowboy Bob at Toledo Sewing just sold me 2 of these screws - for peanuts - lol.

I'm so bummed. I broke a part on my Adler. And I just got the machine 2 weeks ago. I thought I would ask if anyone has it, before I try and order it. The part number is... 168 16 003 0 It is part of the feed dog drive. Described as a Hubw. - Kurbel (Something - Crank) in the German Adler 67 or 167 Parts List (same part). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Guys, Will in Florida

Uwe, you are a freaking ROCK STAR - Thank you! This is the second machine you have helped me fix. Along with others, you make this forum something special. And I am sure many people feel the same way. I tightened up a few pivot points but the real ticket was adjusting the eccentric (cam) on the top shaft under the cover plate. It was pretty loose and the sleeve was floating left and right. To eliminate the unwanted movement I slid the assembly to the right forcing the sleeve against the shoulder of the cam, where it should be. I am not the first to adjust this. The two lock screws are pretty galled. You can see the results in the video. Just the needle bar has movement. It would be nice if I could fix this too, but I can't see any adjustments. I thought this machine was toast! Cheers, Will

I can't remember how to get the video to post directly to the thread, sorry. Cheers

Hi Guys, When sewing the needle, inner foot, and feed dog jumps away from the sewer about 1/16" at the end of a stitch - just before the foot lifts of the feed dog. It kind of "pops" or "snaps". The video was taken when the needle and inner foot are TDC. Is this something I can adjust or is this wear? Thanks in advance! Will https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RIwyqeWk3Y&feature=youtu.be

OK thanks, I will give them a call to see if they know. Thank you, Will

I like this table top. Does anyone know where to get one? I checked the Consew site and Google images but did not find it. Cheers, Will

Thanks Richard for the help! Could the finish coat just be something like Eco-Flo Super Shene or similar? What gives it the high gloss? Scoob, the inside is a poor quality/pigskin suede leather unfortunately, but I can change that. Thanks guys!

Hi Guys, I bought the below wallet and was wondering what kind of finish coat might have been used? My guess is leather stain and some acrylic paint was used for the coloring, unless someone knows different. Thank you, Will for Central Florida

Thanks to everyone for their input... you guys are the best. I got every screw out with almost no damage. All the screws soaked overnight in PB Blaster. The 2 needle plate screws came out with a sharp little hit from corner of a chisel, great tip Bob, it was the ticket! The 2 tiny gib screws holding the bobbin case needed 20-30 little taps of a small hammer hitting a screwdriver seated in the slot, mimicking a vibration thing. The machine sews great - money well spent. Thanks guys, Will in Central Florida

Very cool guys! I'm off to Walmart for some PB Blaster. Tomorrow I will follow Cowboy Bob's hit to spin method. I will look into the angled screw driver, another reason to buy a new toy. More later... Thanks, Will

Hi Guys, I bought a Consew 225 for a song. Other than rusted slide and needle plates it looked pretty good and appeared to be in time. After working with it the two needle plate screws won't release. I've had them drenched in WD-40 for a day and a half. I know the next step is likely heat, which I've never done. Can someone share their expertise in removing the needle plate screws? What is the easiest way? I don't want to strip the heads forcing a drill out. And I think the bobbin related screws are rusted in place too. Thank you, Will in Central Florida

Ok thanks guys, I'll work with the suggestions and report back.

I made a video

Well I played with the tension and I can minimize the product lift a little but it still a problem and I am getting pissed. I have ruined 4 projects by going off the edge of a top layer. As I see it, the take up lever is lifting too high or too late. The last inch of lever travel is pulling the thread taught, the thread releases a bit from the tensioner, and then the leather lifts up. This to me suggests the timing of the upper shaft is too late. If I'm right, how can I check the timing? This machine is so smooth I can see why the Pfaff is so highly regarded. I hope I can fix this.

Thanks Wiz. I'm trying some of your suggestions.

There is plenty of tension on the pressers. My fault for not explaining myself very well. it is not that the presser are being lifted up as the thread lever pickup pulls the leather up an 1/8th of an inch. The pressers are ok, they are staying put. I think it best if I make a short video Thanks, Will