Stitch length regulator singer 241-12

[DonInReno]

Old dried up oil can lock the stitch length mechanism - applying heat to the stitch length bits under the bed can go a long way toward freeing it up.   Use a blow drier or other heat source until it’s too hot to hold with bare fingers - that point is about 140 degrees.

[brocken]

Thanks...I might have to try that....but first I have to fix the push button assembly

since I busted it tryin too force  the wheel too much.  Today...I went back to look at

the length regulator....loosened the 2 screws on the right hand gear and pushed

it round 1/2 turn....hoping to push myself from extreme small stitch to long stitch.

I then had to retime the hook/ bobbin assembly.....Chechaflo has a ( you tube video

on timing a 241-12 ) .....yes..it pushed me from small length stitch to long longest

length.....I can live with that.....it still may be jammed but if it is ...I will try your 

solution.

Thank you

 

 

 

[DonInReno]

If you’ve had it apart and oiled the moving parts that should take care of any stickiness from old oil.   Once it moves a little it’s fast to loosen up.

I really enjoy chechaflo’s upholstery videos.  His slow sewing style matches how my brain works, and his use of glue on almost everything has been an eye opener.   

[brocken]

Yay ! for Chechaflo

I am now going to try finding a plunger for the old Singer 241-13.

I have tracked it to # 143207 

Do you have suggestions for where I can get one?

[DonInReno]

33 minutes ago, brocken said:

Do you have suggestions for where I can get one?

An industrial sewing shop is very good at tracking down parts of all kinds.   Give these guys a call.

https://www.tolindsewmach.com/