Singer 29-4

[dikman]

WD-40 won't harm anything and is pretty good at loosening grime, just don't rely on it as a lubricant or for rust protection. As for "rust reverser"? I haven't heard of that before, rust is a process of metal erosion, once the metal's gone you can't bring it back. Are you thinking of Rust Converter? This stuff basically neutralises the rust and seals it by chemical reaction (it normally consists of phosphoric acid). Can be pretty useful on stands etc before painting, but I'd be wary of using it inside a machine.

Another concoction for loosening stuck parts is a 50:50 mix of acetone and auto trans fluid. Many people swear by it.

Sounds like a good buy and should be an interesting challenge.

[jimi]

8 hours ago, catskin said:

Has anyone on here dealt with  Horse n harness in Ohio  they claim to have sold hundreds of  29-4 machines and claim to have almost  all parts for them. For same day shipping.   Was looking at the website and wondered.  Since I might be interested in parts.

Wow!! They do have some steep prices for the parts? and as it states they are all "used" parts!

[Mark842]

10 hours ago, catskin said:

Has anyone on here dealt with  Horse n harness in Ohio  they claim to have sold hundreds of  29-4 machines and claim to have almost  all parts for them. For same day shipping.   Was looking at the website and wondered.  Since I might be interested in parts.

I've purchased some parts from them in the past for a patcher I restored. They are proud of the parts for sure but nobody else had what I needed. That being said, they definitely do not have ALL the parts that some of these machines might need because I know of at least three parts I had to go to some Amish friends in PA for.

[Constabulary]

I have got a good lot of used and some NOS 29K patcher parts. Send me a message with what you are looking for and I check what I have or probably can give hints for alternative parts.

[catskin]

Thanks for your answers.  A friend and I have found a 29-4 patcher that we wondered about.  But now it seems the seller wants way to much.  She had said we can make a deal  and then set a minimum of $ 750.00 for a machine that likely won't work and has parts missing.  So likely will pass on it unless she gets much more reasonable its a no go.  Saw one sell a year ago for $100.00.