Members vexorg Posted July 20, 2015 Members Report Posted July 20, 2015 Hi Complete sewing noob here I am looking for some assistance regarding a singer 211 G 166. I can going to look at an inexpensive Singer 211 G 166, it is not running and I only have a pic of the reverse side of the machine and have been doing research on-line. Is the a bar on the reverse side the raise the foot via a knee lifter, I cannot tell from the picture, but from the manual it seems to be a large bar with a light chain attached, of course this part may have changed over time to something different. As it is not running is there anything I should watch out for as spare parts are hard to find from what I have read on-line and even harder to find here in Ireland. Any advice greatly appreciated. Here is the pic from the advert. And tanks in advance for any insights Quote
Members Constabulary Posted July 20, 2015 Members Report Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Picture is quite small. Yes, the 2 -piece bar on the backside is for lifting the foot. Seem the machine is using a knee lifter. Since you are from Ireland I´d say College Sewing in the UK is probably a good source for 211 parts. https://www.college-sewing.co.uk/Singer211G,211U,211WSewingMachineParts Seems the V-belt is missing or it it just off. I´d look if the timing belt is in good condition because replacing will cause some work. The machine has a safety clutch maybe it has relesed (you say it is now running). I have a service manual and an operators guide as PDF. Service Manual 211G165_166_265_266.pdf Edited July 20, 2015 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members vexorg Posted July 20, 2015 Author Members Report Posted July 20, 2015 Great thanks for that, does it look like the bar is there from the small pic? I imagined something heavier or thicker, down to my lack of knowledge. I looked at the college sewing site, looks good thanks for the tip, even with the euro being weak, looks like great value. I may invest in a servo motor if I get the machine. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted July 20, 2015 Members Report Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) And here is the operators guide. Yes the € - GBP exchange rate really sucks but still worth placing an order in the UK. I`m buying 90% of my parts from College Sewing. BTW - how much do you have to pay for the 211G166 Singer 211 Operators Guide.pdf Edited July 20, 2015 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Constabulary Posted July 20, 2015 Members Report Posted July 20, 2015 Seems the rod and the smaller parts of the lifter is missing but maybe the parts are in the drawer. Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members vexorg Posted July 20, 2015 Author Members Report Posted July 20, 2015 The asking price is €150, so I'm assuming somewhere around €125 will get it. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted July 20, 2015 Members Report Posted July 20, 2015 ha ha - what a bargain - BUY IT! Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
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