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Part 1 of a 2 part series where I service this lovely 1974 Singer Genie 354 sewing machine.
The Singer Starlet (353) model is very similar so methods shown here also apply to that model.
Panel removal, hook timing and setting needle bar height is covered, along with some troubleshooting and setting the motor belt tension.
See part 2 here - • Servicing the Singer G...
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Index:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - I found my other Singer Genie but...
2:39 - Starting the teardown
3:45 - Removing the slide plate and needle plate
4:22 - Removing and inspecting the bobbin case
5:40 - Removing the back panel
8:06 - A look in behind the back cover
8:30 - Starting front cover removal
9:00 - Removing the front facia and tensioner
11:38 - Front cover removal continued
12:35 - Removing the base
13:30 - Removing the final front cover screw and front cover
14:08 - Cleaning the working parts
14:55 - Before service test
16:04 - A quick clean of the controls and hand wheel
18:30 - Lubricating the top mechanisms
22:11 - I found a problem with the stitch selector mechanism
24:28 - Lubricating the tensioner slider
24:55 - Lubricating the needle bar area components
27:15 - The timing marks and checking hook timing
29:30 - Setting the hook timing
30:54 - Checking and setting the needle bar height
33:40 - More lubrication points
35:08 - Lubricating the under side mechanisms
37:40 - Checking and adjusting the motor belt tension
39:08 - Part 1 conclusion and thanks