Singer 111G156 - Timing Belt Replacement

[Constabulary]

Hi Folks,

I´m not new here, I registered about 1 year ago already but this is my 1st post. I´m not sure If I have to introduce my self somewhere, If so I will do later.

I´m currently working with an ADLER 104 with roller foot and I just bought a Singer 111G156 (walking foot).

The mechanics of the machine is quite clean but the timing belt is torn so I have to replace it. Otherwise is seems to be in okay condition. Well, its probably not as I have no experience with a walking foot machine. So I have to figure out what is going on with this machine.

So the 1st question is - how can I replace the timing belt?

From my understanding the easiest way would be to remove the hand wheel and then remove the axle bearing and then squeeze the belt through the hole. I´m probably wrong with that so I would appreciate to get some advise from some experienced mechanics.

I will post some pictures of the machine later today.

[Geneva]

The attached file will be of help with your problem.

111W156.pdf

[Constabulary]

Awesome - thanks a lot Geneva! Seems my assumption was right!

BTW - does someone know what the difference between the subclasses 155 and 156?

And why is mine a 111G and not a 111W? Probably because it was made in Germany? I somewhere red that some Singers where made in Germany.

Edited August 4, 2013 by Constabulary

[Wizcrafts]

The Singer 111(letter)156 is the only sub-class that has a reverse lever.

[Constabulary]

I see! Yet, I have not noticed that the other subclasse have no reverse Lever.

Is it possible to tell the age by the serialnumber of the machine?

Edited August 5, 2013 by Constabulary

[Wizcrafts]

I see! Yet, I have not noticed that the other subclasse have no reverse Lever.

Is it possible to tell the age by the serialnumber of the machine?

Here is where you can look up the date of manufacture for Singer sewing machines

[Constabulary]

Mine is not listed there - probaly a Made in Germany machine?

[gottaknow]

The Singer W series serial numbers were first used in 1911. They are scattered with other series, (depending on model) right up through around 1959. I would put the date of your machine based on the high number in the early to mid 50's.

Regards, Eric

[Constabulary]

Thats what I thought too. Thanks anyway. I hope I get this machine back to life very soon. I hope the manual will answer my "timing questions" when I have installed the belt again. But belt has not arrievd yet.

BTW - what an AWESOME forum!

[Constabulary]

Belt finally has arrived and meanwhile I decided to repaint the machine and apply a new decal. Looks quite nice, I think.

I had to remove some parts to get all the old dirt, grease and dust out of some spots. I think I messed up the timing of the hook. I hope I can fix it with info from the manual.

Edited August 25, 2013 by Constabulary