Someone asked me today on how to do this so this tutorial covers the motor belt replacement on the majority of Kenmore 158 series sewing machines. It does not apply to the 158.1030 or 158.1040 sewing machines because the motor attaches differently. Depending on the model of your machine, you may or may not needContinue reading “A Tutorial – Replacing the Motor Belt on a Kenmore Model 158 Series Sewing Machine”
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Restoration of a 1970/71 (or is it a 1977) Vintage Kenmore Model 158.15160 Sewing Machine
It is pretty unusual for a Kenmore model to span model years. Only thing I can figure is that after 1971, the model 1516 was no longer manufactured. A few years later, Kenmore must have figured they had a winner and “reintroduced” it in 1977. I don’t know the true answer, but I actually thinkContinue reading “Restoration of a 1970/71 (or is it a 1977) Vintage Kenmore Model 158.15160 Sewing Machine”
A Tutorial – Re-Lubricating the Gear Case on a Kenmore Model 158 Series Sewing Machine
If you have a vintage Kenmore 158.somthing sewing machine, this tutorial applies to your machine. There is lots of information about maintenance oiling and cleaning your machine. This regular maintenance should not be ignored, and if done regularly will extend the lifespan of your Kenmore to near infinity… well, a long time. But what aboutContinue reading “A Tutorial – Re-Lubricating the Gear Case on a Kenmore Model 158 Series Sewing Machine”
Professionally Restored Vintage Fine Quality Sewing Machines 