Remember my late Mamy laying out big money for both this model, and the previous 7000 incarnation. At the time Elna was considered the absolute top tier of household machines, and then it all went kerplunk and they were bought up by Janome. I'd guess the transformation of sewing machines from heavy castings to die castings and plastic, with added early computerised fluff pushed them out of the game ? Probably also the case that the machine repair guys of the time had a hard time making the transition. Interesting machines with a lot of extra functions for the time that no doubt wow'ed potential customers, but got less use than imagined. However, top video mate 👍
I hope you enjoyed this video - I found there was a major lack of information about these on the net, so hopefully this will help some people who have similar machines in need of service or repair. Let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you so much for this - you're right, there is not much info out there on these machines. I'm working on an elna 6000 and your video helped me fix the bobbin winder. You're a star!
Boy howdy I’m amazed there’s such a good idea on this machine. I just inherited a 8000 after my grandma passed recently. I have no idea the last time it was used. I’m used the servicing my super old iron singer, but this new one is WAY too complicated for me to confidently service it. But I really want this to work so I can sew more than just a strait stitch!!!
I purchase this Elna 9000 new($2500 Can) when they first came out in 1999.Absolutely amazing for her high level of sewing and design. A few years later it was taken in for routine service where it was purchased.It came back and never functioned since.Taken to another Elna repair and supposedly fixed.No never could adjust tension after that.Machine has been a door stop ever since.Seems to be doing what the one you posted.Although it runs great it has that tension problem she has never been able to resolve.Since I also bought her the 7000 Serger it still works well. Always wish I could find someone reliable to correct the tension issue but so far failed.Wish you were close by so you could tackle this problem.
That's a real shame, I wonder what happened... the tension can certainly be a bit fiddely and if there's an issue with the take up lever it can make the tension super loose. If you wanted to have a look at it here's a link to the service manual www.scribd.com/document/499216114/Service-Manual-Elna-8000-9000-Diva Hopefully you have some luck. Nice to know that the overlocker still works! Thanks for watching!
I bought mine for $3890 in 1989 at a home show in Melbourne, Australia. The man who serviced the machine said it is perfect condition. My best buy ever!
What a wonderful video! And how lucky for you to have found this machine and to have the skills to repair it. I have the exact same machine, and rarely used its fabulous capabilities. A few years ago it was dropped, the tension was all damaged, I had it repaired but it was never the same. Recently I took it out to give it another go. I can see that the pressure foot is not coming down to a position that properly grips the fabric. It feels like the mechanism is controlled by a column of air... like an air pressure system. When I use the lever to lower the foot, the pressure foot does not go all the way down. Then I need to use my hand to push it down further to make contact with the fabric. Despite all this, the fabric is not fed properly and I need to pull the fabric as I stitch. I hope there is a quick fix, and that you might be able to guide me.
Hi, it sounds like part of the presser foot mechanism may have broken similar to mine in the video, it's quite a flimsy part made from some sort of plastic as I showed it is repairable though. Unfortunately I can't really tell you too much else without having a look. You can buy second hand head-blocks as replacements which might be another option if that is the problem. Best of luck
@@grannyflatgarage7599 Thank you so much for your prompt reply! I've gone back and listened to section 22:20 about the take up lever. I am not as brave as you (nor do I have the skills that you have) so I am trying to avoid removing the front panel of the machine. However, I did remove the back but there isn't enough access to determine if the problem I have is exactly the same as the one you had. At position 22:42 of your video there is a metal bar slider that is controlled by the lever. The control feels like a spring mechanism. What's happening in my case is that the lowest position of the lever does not coincide with the lowest position of the slider. When I lower the presser foot lever, the presser foot does not go all the way to the bottom. Perhaps I need to remove the whole presser foot mechanism? I really appreciate any suggestion you can give me. Thank you so much!!
It definitely sounds like the "ears" have broken on the shaft that the presser foot lever attaches to, at least partially. That is, it sounds like you have exactly the same problem I did. If you take the front shell off (only a few screws) you should be able to see easily if that is the issue. Unfortunately that was probably the least DIY friendly repair in the video, however a repair shop may be able to assist if you know that's the problem. Sorry there doesn't appear to be a quick fix. Good luck!
@@grannyflatgarage7599 Thank you! I imagine the fault may be similar to the one you had. But the machine works and I am using it for only minor stitching. I will let it be for now. I want to say again that I'm very impressed by the clarity with which you give instructions. Thank you for your hard work.
I've an opportunity to buy one of these machines from a non-sewer. Your video has made me feel confident to reconsider . I may go for it! This is undoubtably the best online video I have seen demonstrating the fine point of resurrecting a machine, any machine. Thank you for the fine instructions and commentary.
Great video I just got a Diva 9000 at a thrift shop for $35 usd and am looking forward to trying it, I am just waiting for the pedal I ordered to arrive. Great info though but hopefully I won't need to do all that you did to mine.
Nice buy! Yes, hopefully you'll have an easier time of it. I would definitely recommend cleaning the lint out and lubing all the moving parts. Have fun!
Finally a really detailed service video. Loved it. My Elna 7000 started sewing in reverse after all these years and it was serviced last year for routine cleaning. Sent it out for repair and it came back as unrepairable due to self regulator not working. Does the machine have such a part or function? Thinking of opening my machine up after watching your great video. I love my 7000 and if its not repairable I may even buy an old one.
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm not particularly familiar with the 7000. Without seeing it I can't give you too much info but I assume the stitch regulator is an electronic component on the main board. On the 9000 at least most of the chips are still available as new parts so if you found an old computer or TV technician they may be able to fix it. Definitely give it a crack!
Bonsoir, merci pour cette video, j'ai appris beaucoup de chose ce soir j'ai depuis quelques annees une elna 6000 et je ne trouve pas d'information sur la synchronisation aiguille-crochet , de combien de mm faut il remonter apres le point mort bas pour etre en phase de boucle. Merci à tous pour vos commentaires. Bonne soirée.
Hi from the manual it looks to be 2.45 to 2.75mm. Elna unfortunately uses a lot of proprietary service tools which I haven't been able to source. Have a look at the manual - section 7 covers hook timing. www.ifixit.com/Document/PArl4jlNvNWgbK5F/ELNA_6000_service_manual.pdf?referrer=wiki%3A209846 Best of luck and thanks for watching!
@@grannyflatgarage7599 Bonjour, je te remercie pour m'avoir répondu, j'avais vu cette page hier ou il est indiquer 2.45 mm. Aprés controle je l'avais bien régler j'ai tout nettoyer demonter la tension du porte canette, regler la tension du fil superieur et au final elle fonctionne comme avant. Cela fait quelques jours que je suis dessus pour avoir remplacer mon arbre inferieur remplacer par un de elna 5000 car la machine à forcé et les pignons sont féles d'ou une synchronisation impossible. Je vais me raprocher d'un atelier de précision (pour je pense percer l'arbre et mettre des mecaningus ou) voir avec le technicien, encore un grand merci à toi et super pour tes videos. A bientot de te lire et bonne journée.😊 👌🙏✌
Hi, thanks for the tutorial. I have an Elna 9000 computer, Could you tell me how to solve the thread tension at the top and bottom since the thread gets stuck at the bottom? Thank you so much! from Argentina
No problems, glad you enjoyed it. The easiest 2 things to do are: 1. Give the hook (bobbin holder) and surrounds a good clean - a build up of lint and thread (through normal use) can cause issues with bobbin pickup. 2. Swap to a brand new needle - a slightly bent one (you might not even be able to see the bend) can cause it to miss the thread pickup point. If this doesn't work it could be a timing issue. I would recommend having a look at the service manual for your machine - www.ifixit.com/Document/PArl4jlNvNWgbK5F/ELNA_6000_service_manual.pdf?referrer=wiki:209846 Have a look at the section marked "Hook Timing" this is a more complicated repair though. I hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Soy de Argentina. Tengo una maquina Elna Diva 9000, desde hace 30 años, nunca tuve ningun problema . Solo que ahora comienza haciendo zig zag y desoues de una spuntadas sigue cosiendo recto. Tampoco me hace bordados ni ojales. El problema puede ser mecanico o elctronico? Me encantaria que pueda tener solucion. ya que aca en argentina no se quien pueda repararla. Aun no he encontrado otra maquina que la supere. Pero en mi pais no llegan esa marca. El video es extraordinario, felicitaciones
It is a little hard to tell without seeing the machine. It could be mechanical or the computer. You should try the computer self test for the side to side stepper motor. I do it at 11:02 in the video.
Thanks, glad you liked it. Looks like it was a promotional cassette that came with the machine you plug in stitch 999 and it sews a motif with a star, a moose, the words "happy time" and a stylish "A B" .
@grannyflatgarage7599 could you share a screenshot of card front and back. I would like to add it to my cards? Also I noticed maybe your feed dogs need raised. I had to do that with mine. It sews a lot better now.
