Singer 7-34 struggles

[Wyowally]

Trying to help someone who just acquired one of these, but no help or info from the previous owners. New owner isn't experienced. Threading through the tensioner and check spring - parts don't look the same as the parts manual. Check spring has an external little coil along with the standard U-shaped bend. The check spring adjuster/stop has a wide range possible. Timing seems off, Hook/shuttle, bobbin case mechanisms appear sloppy. Any guidance appreciated! Can get pictures later today.

[Constabulary]

2 hours ago, Wyowally said:

Check spring has an external little coil along with the standard U-shaped bend

does not sound like a 7-34 - just from what I have in mind it sounds a bit like Singer 7-10 (or similar) thread regulator spring - but I´m just guessing...

We need pictures I´d say. 😉

  

2 hours ago, Wyowally said:

Timing seems off, Hook/shuttle, bobbin case mechanisms appear sloppy

Barrel hooks always appear a bit sloppy cause the thread needs to slide around it.

Edited 1 hour ago by Constabulary

[Wyowally]

Pictures this afternoon. From the tool marks and screw heads I think this was worked on several times for sure. I'll update. Thanks!