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Kenmore
Mechanical Sewing Machine

Model # 38512491 Official Kenmore sewing machine head

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Needle Bar Crank 680504005
#18

Presser bar assembly diagram

Needle bar crank

Part #680504005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Clip On Wshr 000002806
Clip on wshr

Part #000002806

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 000070104
#20

Working table diagram

Washer

Part #000070104

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Reverse Stitch Control 647611003
#18

Feed regulator assembly diagram

Reverse stitch control

Part #647611003

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Drop Fd Lvr 640022000
#4

Feed regulator assembly diagram

Drop fd lvr

Part #640022000

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Lkr Plate 680036001
#21

Base assembly diagram

Lkr plate

Part #680036001

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Washer 647087004
#22

Cam assembly diagram

Washer

Part #647087004

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Kenmore Elite Sewing Machine Set Screw 681009101
#24

Base assembly diagram

Kenmore elite sewing machine set screw

Part #681009101

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Guide Shaft 647163005
#22

Working table diagram

Guide shaft

Part #647163005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Control Plate 648603005
#1

Feed regulator assembly diagram

Control plate

Part #648603005

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Most common symptoms to help you fix your sewing machines

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Why does the bobbin thread break in my sewing machine?

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, improper thread routing, incorrect thread tension…

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Why is my sewing machine skipping stitches?

Main causes: dirty shuttle race, wrong thread tension, bad needle timing, damaged needle, using the wrong type of needle…

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Why does my sewing machine lock up?

Main causes: thread bunched up in the shuttle race, bad needle timing, internal drive gear failures…

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Why does my sewing machine make a knocking sound?

Main causes: machine needs lubrication, internal gear failure…

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Why won't fabric move through my sewing machine?

Main causes: problems with the feed dogs, setting stitch length to 0…

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Why is my sewing machine running sluggishly?

Main causes: lack of lubrication, lint buildup, worn drive belt, faulty drive motor…

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Why won't my sewing machine needle move?

Main causes: disengaged clutch, broken drive belt, internal drive gear failure…

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Why doesn't my sewing machine motor run?

Main causes: faulty foot pedal, locked drive gears, wiring failure, bad drive motor…

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Why won't my sewing machine turn on?

Main causes: power supply failure, bad power cord, faulty On/Off switch…

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Most common repair guides to help fix your sewing machines

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How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

How to replace a sewing machine on/off switch

If the sewing machine is completely dead, replace the On/Off switch using these 6 steps.…

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How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

How to replace a sewing machine drive belt

You can replace a broken sewing machine drive belt in about 15 minutes. …

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 15 minutes or less
How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

How to replace a sewing machine drive motor

If the drive motor on your sewing machine runs roughly or doesn't run at all, you can replace it in about 30 minutes usi…

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Time required
 15 minutes or less

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