Moderator Wizcrafts Posted January 18, 2016 Moderator Report Posted January 18, 2016 Alex; Did you set the timing at the zero motion position? Doing so will time the needle and hook in both directions. Also, make sure the hook is about 2mm or so above the eye on the upstroke. Quote 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.
alexitbe Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) HI Wizcraft, I am not sure what you mean by the "zero motion position." I rotated the wheel (connected to the motor pulley) until the tip of the hook sat directly behind the needle. The rotation position was different for both the straight stitch and the zig ziag, so I did it for the zig-zag only. At this particular position, I think the feed-dogs moved alot when I toggled between forward and reverse. I will check that tonight. Is this important? I would say, that hook is less than 2mm above the eye, so I will adjust this tonight. Thanks for your help. Alex Edited January 18, 2016 by alexitbe Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 18, 2016 Members Report Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) I don´t know the Pfaff 38 but I once had a 138 - I doubt there belongs a pulley or disc or something else between the tension discs. Are you sure the machine is threaded correctly and the thread regulation spring is present and functional? Pictures of the machine are always helpful Zero motion is the centered position of the thread length adjuster / reverse lever and at that position the feed dog should not move at all - except up and down. Edited January 18, 2016 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
alexitbe Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Posted January 18, 2016 HI Constab, I don't think I set the needle height when I was at zero motion. I will try that tonight.. An maybe that will clear it up. I was confused about the strange little disc myself. I thought it was a spacer, initially, but only closer inspection it looks like a tiny little pulley... So i put it inbewteen the discs. The other thread tension unit does not have it. I will remove it and see. The tension discs barely move when I lift the presser foot to release the tension, so when I remove it they should separate more. Maybe that helps? The machine is threaded properly, or atleast according to the manual. I have the original... The regulation spring is there, but it does not look in very good condition... And I don't really know how I should set it. Pics are difficult right now as I have no power in the cellar, so must use a torch. Cheers Alex Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 18, 2016 Members Report Posted January 18, 2016 Pictures always tell more than 1000 words. I guess you have the parts list for the Pfaff 38. If not google is your friend Pfaff usually has nice detailed exploded view drawings so you should see what parts belong to the tension unit and how it is assembled. 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
Kohlrausch Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 HI Constab, I don't think I set the needle height when I was at zero motion. I will try that tonight.. An maybe that will clear it up. I was confused about the strange little disc myself. I thought it was a spacer, initially, but only closer inspection it looks like a tiny little pulley... So i put it inbewteen the discs. The other thread tension unit does not have it. I will remove it and see. The tension discs barely move when I lift the presser foot to release the tension, so when I remove it they should separate more. Maybe that helps? The machine is threaded properly, or atleast according to the manual. I have the original... The regulation spring is there, but it does not look in very good condition... And I don't really know how I should set it. Pics are difficult right now as I have no power in the cellar, so must use a torch. Cheers Alex Hi, here you can find the Renters - Der Nähmaschinenfachmann-books as downloadable scans: http://www.occaphot-ch.com/bernina-startseite/industrie-masch/ Vol. 2 covers Central-Bobbin-machines (Bahngreifermaschinen) and vol.3 covers the Pfaff zigzags starting with the Pfaff 38 on page 136. The Renters books contain tons of info 'bout repair and adjustment of all kinds of (from todays point of view) older sewing machines. Greets Ralf C. Quote
alexitbe Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Posted January 18, 2016 (edited) I worked on it tonight....And all was going well and then I decided to clean the feed-dogs. I removed it, cleaned and then replaced it... Now my forward and backwards stitches are different lengths... I currently dispair... I've got power back in the cellar, so will post some picks tmrw. I took a closer look at the thread return spring and it looks like its broken... Cost of replacement is 15 euros... EDIT: THANKS RALF... Just saw your post.... I appreciate the information and I will look at it tmrw.. .Right now, I am furious with myself for cleaning the feed-dogs and messing everything up... Cheers Alex Edited January 18, 2016 by alexitbe Quote
Members shoepatcher Posted January 20, 2016 Members Report Posted January 20, 2016 For info, I found a parts list for the 38 class Pfaff on Universal's web site under the Pfaff manuals. glenn Quote
Members CHARECO Posted June 28, 2018 Members Report Posted June 28, 2018 Hello, I am currently working on a Pfaff 38-45/12. Looking for advice about how to time the feed dogs for the same stitch length forward and backward. I read in this thread that retiming the dogs may help, can anyone walk me through that process? Thanks Quote
Members Constabulary Posted June 29, 2018 Members Report Posted June 29, 2018 I have adjustment instruction in English for the 138 and similar machines - maybe it will help you . Adjustment Pfaff 138.pdf 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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