Re: Oiling Sewing Machine - OK to use 3 in 1 oil?

See that date up there ^^^^^? "May 14, 1998"!!!

> Keith: > All of your suggestions were helpful for me. I have a Singer > Sewing Machine No. 66. I cleaned it with IPA then oiled it > with Singer Sewing Machine Oil. Now it purrs like a kitten. > My question is: My instruction book does not show an electric > motor. My machine has an electric motor: 100-110 Volts, .6 > Amps, D.C. & 25 to 75 Cycles, Catalog B.U. 7-B. it has two > spots that look like oil holes on either end of the motor. > Should I put oil in those holes. Hope to hear from you soon. > Margaret

While it IS possible, I doubt very much Keith is still hanging around alt.sewing 18 years after posting that reply.

Perhaps our very knowledgeable Sewing Machine Guy, Ron Anderson, will answer your question. Or, you can contact him:

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I do not recommend it unless the motor is seizing. Most will oil to much and ruin the motor. I say leave it

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