Adler 267-373 Vs Seiko Sth-8Bl

[Gregg From Keystone Sewing]

Thanks Greg, the manuals on your website for the Adlers are a life saver!!! Seriously!!

No problem, Durkopp Adler has them and many more on their website, the do a pretty good job of providing info on their machines, even older ones.

[Ole South]

I just wish the timing procedures were easier to follow :'(

They seem to intermix the sub classes a lot.

[Trox]

I have hook issue maybe. After the hook catches thread and about 1/3 the way around, the thread loop pulls tight then snaps around and catches again between the external pawl and shuttle before snapping through and finishing the lock. It happens even when I bypass the thread tensioner and regardless of thread. I'm turning the hand wheel by hand. I've removed the feed dogs and needle plate but haven't pulled the hook assy out yet. (Just found out how this morning) I've cleaned everything and checked for burrs. I'll pull the hook assy this evening.

Btw are the 2 little washers on the back of the thread tension assy (holding front and back plates together) fiber or soft like an O-ring? (Sorry, I didn't make note of their p/n)

Thanks Greg, the manuals on your website for the Adlers are a life saver!!! Seriously!!

Hi, have you adjusted the bobbin case opener? that allows the thread to pass true the narrow gap between bobbin case and needle plate?

I have a DA 267 990056 -373 with Efka DC 1600 (silver color) and I`m very happy with that machine. I was new (unused) when I got about 6-7 years ago and both machine and motor has preformed flawlessly. Good to know there are plenty of part available for it. That is, If it ever would need any; It still runs just like new.

I`m looking for a DA 269 (cylinderbed) to replace my Pfaff 345. I like the 345, but it has no hook safety-clutch, so it often requires re timing. Those DA 269 are still very popular and hard to find used. If anybody know of a good one (preferable north of Europe) please let me know.

Thanks

Tor

[Ole South]

Trox, I've started a thread for my Adler http://leatherworkers.net/forum/index.php?showtopic-62230

Yeah, that was the second part of the original problem but after removing the hook and cleaning all the grime away, the opener/lifter began working properly. Looks like the previous owner was trying to use and gave me the wrong needles for the machine.