Members Cumberland Highpower Posted February 8 Members Report Posted February 8 (edited) So I retrieved a couple Singer 51w54s I had lost away in a shed for over 20 years today. One rusted up, one looking really good w/no rust. I'm planning to clean up and go over the clean machine. But having never used these I have no idea what needles they take. I can't seem to find any reference to needle size anywhere. What needle system is used by the 51w54? I feel from a quick look over it's something else, like maybe a 128? Like everyone I have about a million 134/35 needles laying around. Any easy way to make it take a 134/35? Maybe a retrofit needle bar? Edited February 8 by Cumberland Highpower Quote
Members Constabulary Posted February 8 Members Report Posted February 8 (edited) Google: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=needle+singer+51w Edited February 8 by Constabulary Quote
Members Cumberland Highpower Posted February 8 Author Members Report Posted February 8 That's a pretty good share Constabulary! Quote
Members Cumberland Highpower Posted February 8 Author Members Report Posted February 8 When I looked the machine over I noticed it has an older style timing belt with the crimped steel teeth. Looks to be in fine shape, but I wouldn't mind replacing the belt with a modern one while I clean it up. Judging from your link a part number 234003 was discussed, but looks like an obsolete/NLA part. Is there an updated alternate available? I'd just like to change it if possible while I have things apart. I also have a "spare" machine assuming both of my machine's belts are identical. The other 51w I have is the earlier version with the take up arm out the front. Of course I don't know if they are. Quote
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