Often, these particular machines sound a bit noisy. It seems that the top motor bearing can get dried out. Applying a bit of oil to this bearing can quiet the motor quite nicely. Be careful not to over oil as you don't want to get oil on the rest of the motor. For even better description, straight from the horses mouth, go to vintagesingers yahoo group.
I just acquired a 328 and I call it The Tractor because it is so loud, it sounds like a diesel generator, hehe, I think I'll try this to see if it helps.
ReplyDeleteI could be wrong, but I believe that the 328 does not have the same motor as the 301/401. I think it is belt driven. They are noisy. As I understand Singer Legend, the 328 was a less expensive model designed to lure buyers to the store so that better machines (401) could be sold.
DeleteIs this the same spot Bill Holman advises oiling to quiet a "growling" 301? Mine has a low growl when I first start using it then it stops after sewing for about 5 minutes. I have been able to determine the sound is coming from the area of the gears up top but they're lubed so I didn't know what else to look for. He advises a drop or two of motor oil. Are you using sewing machine oil? Thanks for your help. Love your blog!
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Yes. No.
DeleteYou are probably right, I am just a newbie in the world of vintage machines. So far I have managed to fix the tension assembly which had been taken apart by a previous owner and put back together incorrectly and the bobbin tension screw was completely loose. I haven't even looked at the motor, I was just so stoked I got it sewing a perfect stitch.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations !! Some folks are afraid of the tension assembly. Good for you to get it back together. I love the 328 stitch even if the machine is noisy. It is a lot better than any machine you can get for 100 dollars these days.
DeleteThank You for sharing this important one. Suppose a motor sounds too much when it is running. Where is the problem? If I change the bearing, will the sound be reduced? What should do here?
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew.
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