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Seiko were initially contracted to build the machines as per the Singer drawings.

Later they modified the machines but in some cases kept building the Singer version as that appeared to be what the market wanted.

If you look at the parts lists you will see that Seiko/Consew use Singer part numbers.

Forgive the terminology but compare the parts breakdown, the drive mechanism and the lack of reverse (needle feed only), the stitch length regulator between a Consew 28 and a Singer 78-3 and perhaps you'll see why I mistakenly referred to it as a clone.

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Is it possible to change out the throat plate to accommodate a larger needle?

You are asking for old parts that appear to be made of unobtanium. A drill bit should take care of that problem. Be sure you use Emory cloth afterward to remove burrs. You may have to move the shuttle to allow a much larger needle to clear it on the downstroke.

Posted IMHO, by Wiz

My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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