Singer 431g

[Bodgeitandscarper]

I've just had my 431g delivered. 

It doesn't work    Not at all    No power.  Can't turn the wheel. 

I knew this was a possibility, but...

So I'm about to have fun delving into it's innards, and possibly looking for a replacement motor.

It's rather nice though 

[Sheilago]

Oh dear, but at least you know how to look at the innards. I wouldn’t have a clue and as to fitting a new motor!…

[Bodgeitandscarper]

It would be nice if I could get the motor out - it appears to be jammed solid.

[Bill]

WD40, blow torch and a crow bar will move anything 

[Bodgeitandscarper]

I've found the reason nothing moved...

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I also found that it does have power to the lamp - after I actually put a bulb in 

The motor still doesn't do anything, and I can't get it out despite watching a couple of videos - it's just stuck fast.  I've tried all sorts, including hair drier for heat and a screwdriver to lever (note, @Bill , not a blow torch or crow bar) and I've managed to crack the housing slightly, only slightly!.
It's currently (hopefully) soaking up some WD40, but I feel I may have to order some Plusgas...

[KayK]

I've had two of these machines, and when they work they are brilliant!  Best of luck with the fixing of!

[Lachica]

Urgghhhh! Well spotted!

[Bodgeitandscarper]

Finally I've got the motor out - a spark plug socket was just the right diameter to sit on the top edge and be bashed with a hammer gently tapped with a small hammer.
Unfortunately, I'm not convinced it's in very good shape.  I'm about to send it off to SewLincs to see what he thinks.

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[LeilaMay]

Maybe it just needs a capacitor change? Good luck with it - they are lovely if they go well aren't they?
Leila
 

[Bodgeitandscarper]

@LeilaMay I'm really hoping it will topstitch the edges of bags I make, that free arm would be sooo much easier than turning bags inside out and fiddling then round.  It does seem to stitch beautifully by just turning the handwheel.