Pfaff 335 17b h2L stitch problems

[libbysstitches]

Hi all. I am very new to my Pfaff 335b (old casting). I have the manual and hunted through hundreds of videos and posts and I am having trouble with the stitch length. The machine was transported via trailer so my feelings are that something has come loose somewhere. I know that the maximum stitch length for this machine is 5mm at best, which is fine for me as I don't sew extremely thick leather or vinyl. My issue is that I am only getting a 1-2.5mm stitch length. There is very little forward motion of the middle foot and it feels like it sticks at a certain point if I am hand cranking it. Before I do a 10hr round trip to my nearest repairer, does anyone have any suggestions, please? Bear in mind I am mechanically challenged. I am also new to this forum so not sure how to upload a video. Is there any chance someone can post a video of the motion while being hand cranked or a link to a video? Thanks in advance!

[jimi]

Hi there and welcome, Check out this one... it is a similar setup as your machine, only difference is this is a flatbed. Then check your stitch length again.

 

Edited October 8, 2018 by jimi

[libbysstitches]

Thanks for the video. I will look at the machine again tomorrow. My feed dogs don't appear to be coming up that high though. They seem to be staying below the bed of the machine. I wonder if it could partially be something to adjust on them? That is a great video. I knew about the wing nut but not the screw adjustment. Thanks again for taking the time to reply. There is surprisingly little about the Pfaff 335 (old casting). Yet so many people seem to love them. 

[libbysstitches]

I have found adjustments in the manual for the feed dogs so that is something I will try. I am making the 10hr round trip on the weekend to a repairer if I can't fix it myself. As a complete novice should I attempt these adjustments or leave it up to the professionals?

[chrisash]

Maybe place the machine on one of those camping inflatable matresses when you transport it to lessen the shocks whilst going back and forth

[libbysstitches]

I will cushion it well. Very nervous about transporting it. That is one of the reasons I was hoping to fix it myself as the travel can't be good.

 

[jimi]

Could you post a picture or two of the machine where the feed dog is etc.. If the picture is too big to upload, just right click on it-edit-resize-pixels-and reduce to half or less the number it shows. jimi. Here is a link to an old casting type one i fixed up, I believe if i can fix one up anyone can! haha..

 

Edited October 9, 2018 by jimi

[libbysstitches]

Righto. Will do so tomorrow when I am back in front of the machine. I will also try and upload a video to show the motion of it as it walks.

 

[jimi]

 

 

Edited October 9, 2018 by jimi

[Constabulary]

Have you sewn with the machine before the transport - meaning are you sure it had a longer stitch length before? It could also be possible that the throat plate (actually the length of the cut out where the feed dog moves back and forth in) or the stitch length lever limits the stitch length (same here - the cut out in the dial / scale where the stitch length lever goes up and down in could limit the stitch length) so it´s not necessarily a technical problem it could be a general setup problem.

Pictures of your machine would be helpful.