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Thank you. So I'm assuming from both of you that the 67-373 and the 67-372 have the same tension bolt? Sorry, I can sew but am not mechanically inclined so I just want to sure before I order. Thank you all for your patience with me!

Hi Gregg. I have the 67-372 T model with the walking foot. So do you think that the number in your diagram above will work for my machine?

Hi. I am in Winnipeg, Canada. The company I called about parts was in MO - I found them on the internet. I was thinking it could be welded but my husband was not sure. I guess I need to find someone that can do small parts. Thanks!

Do you think its the same bolt as what is on the Adler #167? I found a parts lit on the universalsewing.com site and from what I can tell it looks the same. But they do not have one in stock.

Hi. My husband tried adjusting the tension on my Adler 67 and I'm not sure how but broke the "split" bolt that goes through the tension spring. I have seen similar tension springs on other machines and am wondering if they are universal? Also where can I buy one? I cannot find them anywhere and I called the universal sewing machine supplies in MO and they told me their parts list does not go back that far. Does anyone know what the name of this part is? if anyone has one to sell me I would appreciate it! My husband put a piece of wood in between to "mend" it but I am not happy with that.

Success! I mentioned all the things you folks were suggesting to my husband. Today while I was out of the house he looked up "how a bobbin works" on the internet so he could understand what it was supposed to do - he has no sewing experience. He then removed the lower bobbin mechanism and cleaned it all. He said there was a lot of thread jammed in there. He checked to see how it all worked and then adjusted the needle height so it would line up properly with the bobbin. He opened up the machine to adjust this - not just the needle and the screw to hold it in place. It works! When he looked at it last night I was hovering over him and giving too much advice:....... - he said he just needed some time by himself to study how it all worked and fixed it. Thanks so much for all the help folks!

I will try your suggestions before I give up and bring it to the repair man. Thanks so much.

I have the manual and have gone over it numerous times. Threading it by following the diagrams and making sure the needle is in correctly. I will look into the clutch part. I have noticed that the bobbin holder goes around but does not pick up a thread. I am going to try a few more of the sugggestions and get my husband to read these comments as well and see if he can help me as he's more mechanical than I am - although he has no experience with sewing machines. Thanks everyone and I will let you know how it works out.

I have no idea if it has a safety clutch. It is impossible, I have no idea what we are doing wrong . It's frustrating as the machine worked great the last time I used it and I just wanted to use a clear thread for the seat covers and was switching it. I thought maybe is was the "fishing line" style thread and switched back to the old thread and it made no difference.

[Yes,a pic might help. Bob Hi Bob. I have attached pictures to show how I have threaded the machine and bobbin.

Yes, I am threading it from left to right. The walking foot has a hole right under the needle and I have tried putting the thread through the hole and also without putting it through the hole and just through the needle. I am also turning the handwheel towards me. I have tried it with the foot lowered and with it up. Should I try taking pictures of how I threaded the machine and email them to you? Also, I could email a picture of the bobbin and how I inserted it. Would that help?

I probably should be more clear on my bobbin thread problem. I have rethreaded the machine and inserted a new bobbin into the holder. At this point I am unable to get the thread caught up from the bottom of the machine to the top of the machine to begin sewing. I have the needle in the correct way according to the manual facing left with the long groove. I hold the top thread lightly in my hand and turn the wheel where at this point the bobbin thread should get picked up when the needle goes down and up again but it does not. I'm pretty sure it's something simple I have done wrong but I do not know what.

I cannot get the bobbin thread to pull up or "catch" in my walking foot Adler 67 industrial machine. I had used my machine in February and not since then. I changed the thread to sew some vinyl for boat seat covers and now the machine does not pull up the bobbin thread. I looked at the manual and figure I followed the instructions - but have the feeling I am missing something. The machine worked fine the last time I used it so nothing could have changed since then except for the re-threading . Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have checked the needle and it's fine and I think I have threaded it correctly. Problem is this happened to me a year ago and my memory is so poor I cannot remember how I fixed it. This time I will write it down step by step so it won't happen again. Please help! Thanks.

I am wondering how the heel held out with the stiffer suede put in the heel area? Do you sew or glue it in place? I made soft sole moccasin and mukluks and the sole always get smashed - something that totally frustrates me. I have 8 children and they all want a pair but I would like to solve this problem. Thanks.

I am making moosehide moccasins for my children. Over the years I have made mukluks as well. The only problem I have is that the heel tends to get "walked on" . When the moccasin is on the foot the foot seems to crush the heel to the side and flatten it. Is there a way to reinforce the heel to make it more rigid so it stays nicer? My girls say that the Ugg boots do the same thing and other soft leather style boots do too. If you don't know what I mean I could take a picture and email it. My moccasins are hand sewn but I'm frustrated as I spend a lot of time on it and don't like the way the heel looks after they are worn abit. thanks for any advice.

Thanks! That has really helped me out. I have tried to find a manual for the 44 3v 68 Singer and have only found it for other 44's which probably is similar. I am not into sewing clothes anymore and really love working with leather - I'll keep the 44 and let my brother-in-law play around with the 96K. I also picked up a walking foot singer for him a 31K47 which I believe is for leather and canvass. Do you know what kind of needle I would need for belts ? Also, With my Adler 67-372T I am wondering if there is a special needle for going through the rubber "waffle" ? It sews it easily enough but am wondering if there is a special needle for heavy stuff like that. Thanks. Carol Caro

Hi! I purchased a few industrial machines. One is a Singer 44 3v68 (I think its 3v but its hard to read). It comes with a roller foot attached. I Also have a Singer 96K40 machine which runs really nice. I have a dilema. I purchased a walking foot Adler and now have to decide which of the Singers I will keep. I have made handmade moccasins and mukluks and now want to use the sewing machines. The Adler works great for the soles and regular stitching. What I need help with is deciding between the two Singers (due to space my hubby said I have way too many machines!). Can the roller be taken off the 44 and put on the 96K40? With leather sewing would I be stupid to get rid of the roller foot machine? WHich would you keep? I cannot find manuals for the two Singers to help out with this dilema. I have one week to decide because my brother-in-law is coming from out of town to buy one of those machines off me. If space was not a problem I would keep them all but between leather sewing and fabric sewing I have 7 machines! Any advice would be appreciated. Carol