Short video showing a quick alignment of a Singer 401 needlebar. 403 is the same procedure. 500/503 can be done the same, but using the eccentric is quicker. More info on the blog - oldsingerfixin...
Just finished rehabbing a 403. I worked and worked to figure this out. Felt defeated that I couldn’t finish getting the machine right without help! This is just the answer. Thank you a thousand times!
@naid, i’m trying to fully recover a 403A right now. The left center and right button is all out of whack. It’s seems to stay in position to the left and right but when I put it in the center position it’s very loose. It’s not even allowing the cams to do the right pattern so I don’t know if it’s all tied in together or not. Unfortunately, I can’t find a video that covers that specific problem for the 403A. Did you end up getting yours completely fixed?
Does this method work for a 500A. I’ve been working on my machine for days and now I’m finding that it’s not sitting in the center position as needed. I have cleaned and degreased extensively and I feel it’s an adjustment and I can’t wait to go to my machine to see if this will work on there. It looks like the same set up so I’m crossing my fingers.
I have a 403A that I am having trouble with the left center and right button. It’s just all out of whack up in there. It’s not working 100% and moving the needle as it should. Do you recall any issues with a 403A and that particular button? Thanks
There really isn't a front to back adjustment, what it could be is that your needle bar is turned a little so the needle is striking in the wrong spot. Since the 40x are mutli-needle the needle isn't centered on the bar so if the bar is turned the needle will move forwards and backwards.
@@davef2065 one more thing. I tried to add two needles to my European 401g and I was not able to fit both of them. How is the second needle inserted? Or maby European model does not support two needles.🤔
For the 403, there is an clear adjustment for forward and backward positioning of the needle. It is the silver collar (with a slit in the top) that is on the needle bar bracket. You would loosen 2 screws, then turn this eccentric ring, then tighten. If you need further details, please ask. 😊
Just finished rehabbing a 403. I worked and worked to figure this out. Felt defeated that I couldn’t finish getting the machine right without help! This is just the answer. Thank you a thousand times!
@naid, i’m trying to fully recover a 403A right now. The left center and right button is all out of whack. It’s seems to stay in position to the left and right but when I put it in the center position it’s very loose. It’s not even allowing the cams to do the right pattern so I don’t know if it’s all tied in together or not. Unfortunately, I can’t find a video that covers that specific problem for the 403A. Did you end up getting yours completely fixed?
This was the last adjustment I needed! Thank you.
Me too. This was the last thing I needed to do. Much obliged!
Thank you!! I was about to pay 100$, the repair guy told me it was complicated LOL thank youuuuu
thank you very much! very useful.
I love the intro
Thank you sooo much. This was exactly what i needed.
Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Awesome video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Does this method work for a 500A. I’ve been working on my machine for days and now I’m finding that it’s not sitting in the center position as needed. I have cleaned and degreased extensively and I feel it’s an adjustment and I can’t wait to go to my machine to see if this will work on there. It looks like the same set up so I’m crossing my fingers.
Yes, it is exactly the same..
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Do you know where I could get the service manual you referred to.
I have a 403A that I am having trouble with the left center and right button. It’s just all out of whack up in there. It’s not working 100% and moving the needle as it should. Do you recall any issues with a 403A and that particular button? Thanks
How is the needle adjusted front to back position?
There really isn't a front to back adjustment, what it could be is that your needle bar is turned a little so the needle is striking in the wrong spot. Since the 40x are mutli-needle the needle isn't centered on the bar so if the bar is turned the needle will move forwards and backwards.
@@davef2065 thank you. I will adjust it. :)
@@davef2065 one more thing. I tried to add two needles to my European 401g and I was not able to fit both of them. How is the second needle inserted? Or maby European model does not support two needles.🤔
For the 403, there is an clear adjustment for forward and backward positioning of the needle. It is the silver collar (with a slit in the top) that is on the needle bar bracket. You would loosen 2 screws, then turn this eccentric ring, then tighten. If you need further details, please ask. 😊
Pardon my ignorance, but what do you mean using the eccentric is quicker? Lol I don’t know what the eccentric is.
How can anyone see what's being done???
Do you know where I could get the service manual you referred to?
There's a copy here - sewingdude.wordpress.com/2012/09/23/singer-401-service-manual/ Good luck!