Stitch Length Setting For Timing A 335 Hook

[Hockeymender]

Want to get some input here regarding where to set the stitch length when timing the hook on a Pfaff 335. I have been told that it should be set to zero. Then, I was told by a very experienced mechanic here in this area to set the stitch length to what the machine will be sewing during use. Have tried both but can't say I've seen much of a difference. Thoughts?

[dikman]

Old or new machine? The info I have is to set the feed regulator to 3 on a "new" model and 0 on the old ones.

[Hockeymender]

Two years old.

[gottaknow]

As a general rule, I set my timing centered between the range I plan on using most of the time. If the machine is used between 5 spi and 7 spi, set it at 6. In reality, if your feed is perfectly centered, your needle will be in the same spot regardless of stitch length at loop taking time. If that's the case with your machine, you won't see a difference. My rule Is I don't get hung up on the rules. Set it where it sews the best. In my recent video of my Singer 153, most people here would look at the hook timing and say it's way off. I have it set pretty far advanced due to the play in the hook gears. If it were set by the book, it would skip and break thread all day.

Regards, Eric