How to Replace the Timing Belt and Reset the Timing on the Singer Model 413 Sewing Machine

[@minkwink8316]

ANDY I JUST TOOK APART MY WHOLE MACHINE SINGER 447 AND MY BOYFRIEND HAD DOUBTS! NOW ITS WORKING LIKE NEW THANK YOUUUUUU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS really couldnt have done it without you! keep up the great work im a big fan!

[@andytubesewing1953]

Look at you, girl! 👀 Nicely done, and thanks for saving that machine. Thank you for watching my channel. BTW, your boyfriend will come to realize that a woman who can handle tools is quite fascinating 😉✨

[@bsugarman1]

Thank you once again Andy. I'm working on a 248 that a friend found for free on the side of the road - so sad. With your help (and a video from Gustavo Ferdinand GUFER from Uruguay!) the machine has a new vertical gear and now I'm off to set the timing - what a wonderful service you give the world! Bill

[@andytubesewing1953]

Happy to be part of the international team that saved the machine. You, the GUFER, and me working together, one machine at a time. Thanks for saving it, and for the nice comment.

[@bsugarman1]

@@andytubesewing1953 Hi Andy, I didn't use the screwdriver to hold the stitch regulator when I took out the dial (Per GUFER's directions) and I think my feed regulator spring has come undone or something else is resulting in my machine only making tiny stitches. Can you help me know if the spring is not correct or what else I can do? I'm just not understanding if the long end of the spring should just hang down or where it should be attached. I'm not getting much adjustment from the concentric screws in the bottom of the machine. Bill

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@bsugarman1 I've never even seen a Model 248 in person. I can give you a free copy of the 60-page Service Manual though. Email [e-mail] and ask Alan for "model 248 documents". He will reply with a PFD copy. Good Luck.

[@bsugarman1]

@@andytubesewing1953 You are very kind. Thank you so much and I'm sure this will be the thing that gets this machine back to its former glory. For a late '70s Singer she really is very elegant. Thank you again and again!

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@bsugarman1 I appreciate what you are doing with the machines. Keeping them working is why I made my channel and folks like you are helping justify the time and effort spent. Good Luck.

[@daffycatbennett3555]

Fabulous information, Andy! It's so nice of you to actually show it being done rather than pointing out set screws and saying, "Move this here." Very helpful even if it's much more work for you.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Thanks very much, Daffycat. Hey, I guy needs to have some fun, right? I get 3 or 4 emails per month about this, so now I can just give them a link to this video. Take Care.

[@jeremiahsgrotto9156]

Thanks Andy, I just ordered the top gear and belts for my 413 today so this video is right on time and much appreciated. I also bought another Machine yesterday, A Dressmaker Deluxe from late 40's to early 50's It's a Japanese clone of the Singer 15-91, It's an absolutely beautiful metallic blue machine in great condition. I ordered all the wiring and rubber for it today as well, and should be like a new machine when done. I bought it from a guy that his grandma bought new, handed it down to his mom, which handed it down to him, and his wife doesn't want to sew so he put it up for sale. I'm actually very excited about it, it shows no wear in the paint or decals and has no rust anywhere and turns over wonderfully. The wiring is cracked from age and the bobbin winder tire hard as a rock, otherwise can't see anything wrong with it. I've read some good reviews that state it's an even better machine than the 15-91 Singer. Guess we will see in a week or two when I get the parts on her.

[@andytubesewing1953]

I know you will have a grand time restoring your machines. Congrats on the dressmaker. Maybe someday you could do a video or slideshow of it on your channel. I get lots of emails about other brands, but I only do Singer machines. Anyway, have a good time and thanks for watching.

[@jeremiahsgrotto9156]

I figured I might do a video when I get set up a bit better, gotta make room for a table to set them up on and have a couch in the way right now. Enjoy your videos, Thanks Andy.

[@jeremiahsgrotto9156]

Andy, I threw a little video together showing you the Dressmaker I just got. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fId5aBfdKbirM

[@Oh_bother88]

Thank goodness for your video’s!! You’ve helped me so much with my singer stylist 478.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Happy to hear that, and congrats on your 478. A more advanced model than the 413. A very nice machine. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@MarciaBoothe-l9q]

I love your video it was very helpful for me, thanks a million.

[@andytubesewing1953]

I appreciate the nice comment. I'm happy it helped you out and thanks for keeping your machine in service

[@tanveerfatima7811]

Thank you very much sir I was worried about changing the timing belt of my 26 years old singer machine. Thanks to your video, I did it myself. 😆

[@andytubesewing1953]

Congratulations, and nicely done! I'm glad you found the video. Your machine is ready for another 25 years, hahaha

[@raybrock1320]

thank you sooooo much. Very clear and concise information. We have managed to correct the timing ourselves which is very helpful as we are in lockdown due to corona. Now to make some masks !!

[@andytubesewing1953]

Right on! I'm glad you found the video and thanks for helping others with the mask making!

[@tamerx5]

Thanks a lot, great explanation

[@andytubesewing1953]

I appreciate your comment. Thanks for keeping the machine in service. Good Luck.

[@jessierosales1039]

Great explanation.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Thank you. It's kind of you to leave a comment. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@redoak3809]

Andy, when are you going to tackle a Singer Swing-Needle machine? 306, 319, 320....

[@andytubesewing1953]

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[@joancox4159]

Thank you very much it helps

[@andytubesewing1953]

Welcome, Joan. Here are my other model 413 videos if that's what you have there kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKKVlkxPT9FMTdvUUGj8Ydf8 Thanks for watching my channel and good luck.

[@tanveerfatima7811]

May Allaah bless you , long live.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Thank is very kind words. Thank you very much.

[@jacinthafrancois5597]

Hi, Can you demonstrate how to change the belt on a Singer Stand Post 51W56?

[@andytubesewing1953]

Sorry, no. I don't have one and I don't work on Industrial Machines. You can check on Leather Sewing Forums online maybe. I asked around and was sent a copy of the instruction manual for model 51W53 that has a description for removing the belt. If you think that may help send an email to andymanuals53@gmail dot com. Please put "51W53 instructions" in the subject line so they know what to send you.

[@RitaM92392]

Thank you Andy for another well done video!

[@andytubesewing1953]

Really the thanks go to you for watching :) but just in case, you are very welcome. Take Care.

[@srnangia]

Very good video and easy to understand but my Singer model is CG 500. The pulley on the bottom of the machine has no screw to loosen to adjust the timing.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Model CG 500 was made in Brazil about 15 years ago, which makes it about 30 years too new for me. I do not know if you set the timing on it the same way as this model 413, but the parts list for CG 500 shows a set screw on the pulley. It is in the area the belt rides, so you need to rotate the pulley until you see the screw under the belt from what the parts list is showing. You can find a copy of the Service Manual here, where you can join for free: www.scribd.com/document/319490760/Singer-Cg500-550-590-Service-Manual It should show the correct method for setting the timing on the CG 500. It is very hard to find service manual usually, so you're lucky someone put it on the document exchange.

[@srnangia]

Andy Tube Thank you for your reply, I will check out the link!

[@andytubesewing1953]

welcome, and hope it helps.

[@Outstanding222]

Pleas pleas where is the problème if the part white can t mouve and the support of the Cannet also stay stable. Thanks you are the best

[@andytubesewing1953]

I'm not sure I understand what you are asking. Please ask again in the language you use and I will translate it. Arabic or whatever. Maybe your timing belt and hook do not move? If true, a broken gear like in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2TFd6eii5aMbNU Thank you.

[@Outstanding222]

@@andytubesewing1953 ok sir I mean that the parts you showed in the video do not turn and the place where we put the can also does not move

[@andytubesewing1953]

did you look at the video and check for a broken gear? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2TFd6eii5aMbNU

[@Outstanding222]

@@andytubesewing1953 oh yes now I understood how it works and I was able to solve the problem thank you very much sir

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@Outstanding222 It's kind of you to let us know. I'm happy if you resolved the problem. Happy sewing.

[@eldersandim3008]

Fantastic belt system.

[@andytubesewing1953]

It works very well and stronger than people think. Keep tuning in Elder as I have more Model 413 videos like changing the motor belt, repair the tension unit, etc. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@ellarosaa]

Hi Andy, great video. I have a problem connecting my pulley on the right to the hand wheel. When I move the hand wheel, the pulley won’t move. Do you know how I could fix this? Thanks

[@andytubesewing1953]

Sorry to tell you that the top gear of the vertical shaft has broken. It mates with a gear on the handwheel main arm shaft but b/c it is broken it can't turn that shaft and pulley no you do not have hook rotation. It's a very common problem on a few models of that decade. You can buy a new gear for $10 and I have a video about replacing it that can help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2TFd6eii5aMbNU I have heard from some viewers that the 413/416 is a little different for getting the gear in and out. If you need more help, Terry Fielding has a guide he wrote for your model. I have not seen the guide but have used some others of his with good results. store.tandtrepair.com/400stvgg.html If you every buy anything from Terry please remember to use my coupon code of andy-h-yt for 20% off. Good luck, Ella. I hope you save the machine. kzbin.info/aero/PLsCOZgzzaiKKVlkxPT9FMTdvUUGj8Ydf8

[@ellarosaa]

Andy Tube thank you so much for your help. I will try and replace the gear and hopefully it works. Appreciate your advice

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@ellarosaa Good luck, Ella.

[@sunilalata5486]

Thanks Andy Tube can you please me know if it is fixable and where I can take it l love ur channel. Thnx

[@andytubesewing1953]

If you mean the gear replacement in the last two months viewers have been quated $150 to $250 to replace the gear by sewing machine repair shops where they live. The shops want you to buy something new. I made the video for people to do the work themselves. If you can not do it, look for a motorcycle or lawn mower mechanic and show the video. They are used to working of smaller mechanical systems and can easily work on a sewing machine. A few people have gone to high school shop teachers who made it a class project for extra credit, but I guess the schools are closed at this time.

[@JohnBau]

Andy, on my machine that belt tensioner makes more noise than anything. I can't tell if the plastic sleeve is supposed to turn freely with the belt, or not. What do you think of lubing (grease) between the sleeve and eccentric shaft to quiet it some?

[@andytubesewing1953]

I honestly don't remember if the sleeve rotates or not, sorry. Guessing it does, though. there is nothing in the Service Manual about greasing it. If you do grease it use caution b/c when it gets hot it can thin and I don't think getting it onto the belt would be a good idea. Maybe just a very thin coat of synthetic grease.

[@JohnBau]

@@andytubesewing1953 OK, thanks for your input. I'll give it a try using silicone grease and report back.

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@JohnBau 👍

[@JohnBau]

@@andytubesewing1953 Problem solved. It wasn't the tension idler. It was the bushing on top of the vertical shaft. There is no oil port for it on the 413. The only way to oil it is to turn the machine upside down and use an oiler with a long (8") spout to reach it. Machine is running smooth and quiet now! 👍

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@JohnBau Good to know, John, thank you! Shows how much Singer was cutting back on the machines to try to stay competitive with foreign competition. Not only did they skip the top oil port, they didn't even show instructions for oiling anything up in the arm or under the base but only the nose end. Some other machines they made without the oil port they showed oiling the bushing from the top, right at the metal base of the top gear where it rests on the top of the bushing. I found many machines like that with oil on the gear and I think people mistook the place for oil. I appreciate you sticking with the problem, solving it, and sharing it with us. Oh, also wanted to say many folks miss oiling the hole directly below the bobbin. That is for the bushing of the short shaft of the hook. When it dries out it can screech fairly loud and they think it is the pulley.

[@jimpounds454]

Thanks Andy can you please make a video on how to change the top brown gear on singer 742 sewing machine thank you once again for the nice video

[@andytubesewing1953]

I'm sorry, Jim. I've never heard of a Singer Model 742 and I can't find any documents about it.

[@jimpounds454]

@@andytubesewing1953 Andy you are right it's 974 sorry l did a mistake l was in car by then but am home now and l just check but don't worry l have taken off the shaft bar through the niddle bar Position hope you understand ,have a blessed day see you later thanks

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@jimpounds454 I'm glad you worked it out, Jim, as I've never seen or worked on the 974. FREE copy of the original Singer Instruction Manual in pdf is here: www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/SINGER%20244_288_588_875_972_974_1195_3130_3140_3145%20and%203150%20Sewing%20Machines.pdf

[@sunilalata5486]

Yes plse Andy for gear replacement. Thanks

[@andytubesewing1953]

I made the video for people to do the work themselves. If you can not do it, look for a motorcycle or lawnmower mechanic and show the video. They are used to working on smaller mechanical systems and can easily work on a sewing machine. A few people have gone to high school shop teachers who made it a class project for extra credit, but I guess the schools are closed at this time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2TFd6eii5aMbNU

[@sunilalata5486]

Hi And I hv same machine but please explain like where the bobin fits the whole ring underneath is not moving. Thanks

[@andytubesewing1953]

Starting at 20:40 in this video I explain that area of the machine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i33Ec6J6msird7c If the hook is not rotating you most likely have a broken plastic gear on the top of the vertical shaft. That is very common with a few models including the 413. I made a video showing how to replace that gear and it has 45K views which shows how common the problem is. The new gear cost about $10. Take a look at the video and see if this may be your problem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2TFd6eii5aMbNU Good Luck

[@kelechilaw7]

Hi, I have a singer 6660 starlet. I got a new belt and changed it but it has refused to sew. Is it possible it requires me to reset the timing? If so, how do I go about it?

[@andytubesewing1953]

A one in one million chance you DON'T have to reset the timing. I've had to reset it every time I have changed a timing belt. You machine is about 30 years too new for me to have worked on, and it's a SInger Brazilian model which are hard to find any Service Manuals for. I found a parts diagram for model 6620 which shows a belt & pulley system like the machine in this video. Is that why you watched it? The 2nd half of the video shows how to set the timing. It is usually not required to rest the height of the needle bar after changing the belt, so you can just use the directions in the video to check the timing when the needle bar is going up to the mark. You can also turn the handwheel until the needle is right behind the hook point on the upward stroke to see if the needle bar is sitting on the timing mark. Another video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKxqpZ6bpWqh8k SInce you are asking how to set the timing does that mean following the timing instructions in this video did not work for you on your machine? If that's the case I don't think I can help. I've never even seen a 6660 let alone worked on one.

[@pattikelley4840]

Andy if the feed dogs aren’t working on this model are they hard to fix or adjust?

[@andytubesewing1953]

More complicated than the models with an up-and-down lever for stitch length. The 413 is operated by a dial, so there are more parts involved. You may have a broken part. You may have stuck parts; dirty parts. My best advice is to buy the Stylist 400 & 500 - Feed System Repair Guide from Terry and use it to go through the feed system. You can use coupon code andy-h-yt through 7/31/2019 for 20% off. It is a downloadable pdf file. A good investment from someone with 30+ years of Singer experience and could save you hours of hair-pulling and headaches. You can find it on this page >> site.tandtrepair.com/StylistLine.html

[@pattikelley4840]

Thank-you for the advice and resource. I appreciate it.

[@andytubesewing1953]

Welcome, and best of luck.

[@GoldenRvr]

Thank you

[@andytubesewing1953]

You're welcome Joe I'm glad you found the video and thanks for leaving a comment

[@marcelah704]

Hi Andy can you do the nightmarish Singer series 800. I can send you the repair manual if you'd like 😜

[@andytubesewing1953]

If you have a Singer 800 you have my sympathy. Other than a couple of the early 600 metal models I stopped after the 500 series. Too, too many odd parts and mostly plastic. The 800 series alone has an 86-page parts list! 😳Good grief. Then there is that weird internal drive belt from top to bottom instead of a nice metal vertical shaft with gears. The last 800 I got on a trade I sold to a parts seller on eBay for $35 and bought a nice 348 on Craigslist that just needed cleaning and a new motor belt. If others reading this wonder about your mention of a repair manual they can find Singer Service Manuals for the 800 series here for about $10 manualsoncd.com/?s=800&post_type=product Very sorry but I can help you with this one, Marcela 😢

[@sihamdaloula175]

عندي الماكينه لكن لاتوجد الكروه هل متوفره ام لا

[@andytubesewing1953]

يُترجم بيانك باللغة العربية إلى اللغة الإنجليزية والذي يفيد بأنه ليس لديك "بطاقة" وهل هي متاحة أم لا. ماذا تقصد بـ "البطاقة"؟ حاول مرة أخرى باستخدام كلمة مختلفة.

[@debbieburns6456]

How do you repair a rotary hook that doesn’t move?

[@andytubesewing1953]

Can you give me a little more info, Debbie? Is it on this model 413? Can you turn the hook with your fingers at all, or is it frozen in place? Does the hook turn when you turn the handwheel by hand? Thanks

[@helengibson5362]

My timing belt not moving what is broken?

[@andytubesewing1953]

The top gear on the vertical shaft: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2TFd6eii5aMbNU

[@helengibson5362]

Thank you so much love the video!

[@helengibson5362]

That was it got the part in yippee

[@andytubesewing1953]

@@helengibson5362 Nicely done, and thanks for saving your machine.✨👍💕

[@simasikuveronicamwale7867]

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[@andytubesewing1953]

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