Pfaff 545 Adjust Hook to Needle Distance

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Is there a video on adjusting the hook to needle distance on a 545?

After my original hook broke, I am installing an aftermarket hook and the new hook bumps into the needle so I'm adjusting.  I have the hook saddle loose, but how to move the bevel gear so it still fits well against its mating gear?

 

[nejcek74]

You can use Pfaff 1245 service manual:

link

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7 hours ago, nejcek74 said:

You can use Pfaff 1245 service manual:

link

This looks good. Here is the unfurled link in case anybody needs it:
https://www.supsew.com/download/Pfaff/Pfaff 245, 1245; 246, 1246 Service Manual.pdf

Pfaff 245, 1245; 246, 1246 Service Manual.pdf

Edited February 14 by Northmount
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[friquant]

Here are photos of the Pfaff 545, since they are somewhat different than what the 1245 service manual shows.

To adjust timing: loosen the two screws at A.

To adjust hook-to-needle distance: Loosen the two screws at B (to move the hook saddle) and also loosen the two screws at D and the two screws at E (to adjust the new mating distance of the bevel gears.)

As for the two screws at C, they do not need to be loosened. One of the screws at C is resting on a flat spot ground into the hook  driveshaft, so that's why you have to use the screws at A to adjust timing.