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Kris_carnage · 26th Apr 2019, 5:15 am

Hi.

I bought a vintage Singer 401 (i think) sewing machine for cheap as this came without foot controller. However I happened to have a modern one which I had got to fit my vintage Singer 99k.

I used the foot controller at the seller's house with no issues, so I purchased the machine. I brought it home and cleaned and oiled it up. I put the foot controller back in to try out the machine, and the machine was really struggling to go. It then went pop and a puff of smoke near the motor. I took it apart and it looks like the Interference Suppressor has gone on it. I thought oh that's fine I will pop down to the electrical shop and see if they have a replacement, but I was soon told this part is not a thing they have, nor did they have an equivalent part, nor make anything like this...

Now I am not electrically minded AT ALL, so I am really struggling to find any information on this part, whether I can buy a part like this or even any kind of equivalent thing that will do the same job.

I would love to be able to get this sewing machine going again, so any information on if it's fixable would be greatly appreciated! However there will be a cost where it would just not be feasible.

I have attached photos of the part, which I hope will help.

Thank you immensely.

26th Apr 2019, 5:15 am	#1
Kris_carnage Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 2	Vintage sewing machine suppressor help! Hi. I bought a vintage Singer 401 (i think) sewing machine for cheap as this came without foot controller. However I happened to have a modern one which I had got to fit my vintage Singer 99k. I used the foot controller at the seller's house with no issues, so I purchased the machine. I brought it home and cleaned and oiled it up. I put the foot controller back in to try out the machine, and the machine was really struggling to go. It then went pop and a puff of smoke near the motor. I took it apart and it looks like the Interference Suppressor has gone on it. I thought oh that's fine I will pop down to the electrical shop and see if they have a replacement, but I was soon told this part is not a thing they have, nor did they have an equivalent part, nor make anything like this... Now I am not electrically minded AT ALL, so I am really struggling to find any information on this part, whether I can buy a part like this or even any kind of equivalent thing that will do the same job. I would love to be able to get this sewing machine going again, so any information on if it's fixable would be greatly appreciated! However there will be a cost where it would just not be feasible. I have attached photos of the part, which I hope will help. Thank you immensely. Attached Thumbnails