PFAFF 193 needle hitting hook

[DanishMan]

Dear Friends

I am trying to help a friend in fixing a PFAFF 193.

She bought it with a broken hook and now got a new one. 

However, when installing the hook, it touches the needle, which was probably the reason for the broken hook in the first place.

How do one adjust the hook distance? Is it necessary loosen the gear beneath the machine and move the entire "post tower" or is there some place to fine tune?

Brgds

Danish Man

[Wizcrafts]

 

[DanishMan]

I have seen this, but it is not crystal clear to me.

From what I can see, one has to move the "tower". But in a later video from "SewGood" he also removes a latch on the side of the "tower" for some adjustment, but I am not sure of which - Being a non native english speaker, I might be loosing a few details.

Brgds

Danish Man

[Wizcrafts]

It sure looks like the post screws need to be loosened, then unclamp something underneath holding the gears in place, then move the entire post to the right until the hook clears the needle. This movement might change the hook to needle timing slightly, maybe for the better.

[DanishMan]

Hi Wizcrafts

Thank you for your input. 

I have come to the same conclusion, but as a sewing machine newbie, it is nice to get confirmation.

Brgds

DanishMan

[Wizcrafts]

It might be best to find an industrial sewing machine mechanic or dealer who has done this before. Otherwise, you are on your own.

[DanishMan]

Hi Wizcrafts. I am interested in learning to do it myself, but you are right - a mechanic might be an idea (if I can look over his shoulder).