niles Report post Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) hello, I just joined since i found so many great tips and tricks here. I am currently rebuilding a Singer 29K51 from 1928. i can post pics if wanted i need help with the gearbox though; i can not get the cogwheel of the axle comming down from the shuttle carrier. it is screwed on and i can not reach it with a screwdriver to unscrew. anyone able to help me out? thank you very much Edited March 19, 2020 by niles .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) I guess your gearbox is still in the machine, right? The 29K5x (except 29K58) series have a "drop out gear box" so you have to remove the gear box first and then you reach the screw for the pinion. let me see if I can find instructions... Edited March 19, 2020 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) See picture: remove screws A+ B then turn the hand wheel until the the hole in the shuttle carrier passed the needle hole in the arm tip then push the shuttle carrier down if the box does not free use a small screw driver as lever and kinda "jiggle it out" then remove screw C That's from a German 29K51 manual. I have not touched a 29K51 for a long time so I hope this helps... Basically - the gear box only drops out when the shuttle carrier is in a certain position. BTW - be careful with the pinions - replacement are not available anymore - the pinions you find on eBay and elsewhere DO NOT FIT because the have a different size and teeth! Edited March 19, 2020 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niles Report post Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) hey constabulary!! Thank you very much, i was just getting ready to post some pics, i figured it out and then saw your reply. Indeed i was able to push it down and out, worked like a charm. But i see you might have a manual that i do not have, i have been doing all by careful experiments. Mind sharing that manual with me please? thank you PS, german language would not be a problem Edited March 19, 2020 by niles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted March 19, 2020 I found a manual. Singer 29K51,53,56 parts.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Bob - thats a parts list Niles - I have no PDF and the original manual is written in old German letters and the "spoken German language of the old days" is quite different to what we speak today - not sure if you can read it. I give you a sample. Edited March 19, 2020 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niles Report post Posted March 19, 2020 @cowboybob, thank you , but i have that one, it is a parts list. @ Constabulary, if you could send me pictures that would be great, i don't mind the old german, i'll figure it out (if i can rebuild a 29K51 i think german should be fine you can PM me please, i can give you my email adres. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
estrobeda Report post Posted June 27, 2023 Do someone have a video demonstrating this removal because I really don't seem to get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted June 27, 2023 Moved to Leather sewing machines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
