Singer 99k-31 Restoration Project (Phase 2: Accessories)

When I purchased this Singer 99k-31 model, it came with only a basic presser foot (Simanco 32773) and a couple of bobbins. I am now looking to find the correct attachments and after consulting a couple of online manuals, I put together a list along with corresponding part numbers:

I've no doubt that there are more attachments than the ones listed above but this is a start.

Cleaning session 8

Here she is in all her glory!

I polished the black parts of the bodywork with 'carnauba wax' to give it a little shine and most of the moveable parts have been cleaned. All she needs now is a little oiling and accessorizing. The wooden base unit also needs some attention but is not affecting the running of the machine and so I will leave it for now.

Cleaning session 7

In this session I am tackling the bobbin case and feed dogs. I removed Simanco part 32602 (Feed cover plate) and this allowed me to wiggle out the feed dogs from underneath (after loosening a screw underneath the machine in order to free the feed dogs). The bobbin case then becomes more accessible and can easily be removed. I detached the 'Oscillating hook bobbin case position bracket latch' and gave it a thorough cleaning (see below):

You can see what was left behind after removing the bobbin case and other parts.
Time to get busy cleaning...

Cleaning session 6

Having cleaned most of the back, it was now time to turn my attention to the front of the sewing machine. Two screws (seen below) allow you to release the face plate.

I cleaned the inside out using cotton buds and water. I then used metal polish to give it a little shine, only removing the 'Slack thread regulator' as the rest looked a little complicated to fiddle about with.

Finally, I gave the face plate a little polish.

Cleaning session 5

Having removed the hand crank I was now able to access the balance wheel. Removing the screw below allowed me to remove the balance wheel from the machine.

 

Having read about the 'Clamp stop motion clamp washer' on other blogs, I knew it was important to photograph its exact position relevant to the balance wheel and whilst still on the machine (see below):

 

The reason for this is because it does have a fixed position and once removed for cleaning you will easily forget or place it in the wrong position later.

Like new ^_^




Next, was the bobbin winder bracket...

Again, just one screw releases the whole thing:

Here, I didn't want to mess with it too much and just took off the friction ring and gave it a good clean with metal polish.

 
All cleaned up.

Cleaning session 4

Next up was the hand crank itself. Loosening just one screw will allow you to detach the hand crank in its entirety.

Taking off the 'Hand attachment body bracket', I could give the hand crank a thorough clean. Having consulted a different 'List of parts' handbook that I found on the internet, I deduced that I was probably missing Simanco parts 94041 and 94039 (a piece of rawhide apparently).

This is it all cleaned up.

Cleaning session 3

Today, I decided to tackle the stitch indicator plate.

Polished up nicely ^_^ (There are a couple of hairs on the stitch indicator plate - not scratches)