I am having trouble with my sewing machine. I just was given a Spartan 192k. I am just learning. It was working great until I had to put new thread on the bobbin. I did that by following the instructions and watching a youtube video. Now when I go and put everything like it should be and try to sew my needle arm won't go up and down. It does manually, but won't move an inch when I use the foot pedal. Please help.
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Oh you lucky sewer! I've been looking for a Singer Spartan for YEARS!! I live in Scotland where the Spartans were made at the Kilbowie plant (near Glasgow) and while the 99s (which is identical to the Spartan except the 99 is larger; the 99, btw, is the 3/4 version of the 66!) and 66s are everywhere to be found, the Spartans are rarer than hen teeth. You lucky, lucky sewer!
Now, look for a repair tech who understands these glorious ladies and has access to parts - you need a new rubber bobbin ring, and possibly a new belt as well.
Still, if you Google (or Bing or whatever you prefer for a search engine) you may find a refurb how-to to do the work yourself, and links to the parts available in your area too. I do refurb work here in Scotland and as a 58yo woman with little mechanical skills I can tell you this IS a do-able bit of work if you are interested. Be warned, it's addictive:)
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