Dave84

I am currently experiencing something very similar. I have an Adler 167. I will be stitching along fine and it will happen randomly, sometimes with beltloops or smaller runs of stitches forwards and reverse. On long stitching parts like the inseam of pants I don't experience this, only short parts. I've also noticed the needle bar appears to shift slightly, the set screws are tight, or the hook is a little out of time. I've re-centered the needle scarf each time by adjusting the needle bar ever so slightly. The hook has always been very close to the scarf, not on the other side which I've seen in Uwe 's hook timing video. Hope someone can give me advice.

I'm sure. I tested before leaving for work and every run was solid. Made my day way better.

Ahhhhh... I had the thread backwards through the needle. Thanks to Uwe' s timing adjustment video for allowing me to spot that. Once I put it through the last guide hole on the left of the needle then through the needle toward the machine, I have perfect stitches. I do need to adjust the tension on the bottom, that just pulls right out after I stitch and cut. Thanks for the input Dave but it was a stupid mistake on my part. I had the thread through the needle backwards. I'm looking forward to testing and adjusting tension to start a pair of custom pants.

I'm also thinking could the thread snapping have something to do with the first loop?

Switched to a 92 bonded polyester and what im experiencing now is the top thread snapping on the first go around. Pulljng most of the plate area apart it appears the top thread is snapping just below the lower plate where the needle goes down into. Does anyone have any thoughts? What im thinking is the thread is getting caught on a burr on the lower plate, but I don't see any.

Hey guys, been a while since I checked the forum. The guy never came through with his "manual". I never was able to understand what the problem is. Currently looking for repair shop near me, but will look over the feet recommendation. I've been trying over the months to mess with it and each time I start a stitch, the thread gets caught more and more under the bobbin case all the way at the bottom. I've been hauling ass on my 69 Cougar which took precedence.

Thanks for the advice Floyd. I've already attempted that thinking I'd need to guide it to stat, but the top thread just gets pulled right out of my fingers and right back out the needle hole. It seems like once the needle goes down, the top thread is getting caught inside and just pulled out, then everything bunches.

Good Morning everyone, I haven't used my Adler in a year and never did receive that "thorough manual" from the seller. Whatya gunna do...I'm going to contact him tomorrow for an issue I'm having now but hope some of you may be able to help with a new issue I'm having. From the first try yesterday, whenever I'm going to sew my thread keeps sliding out of the needle hole and everything is getting jammed just under the presser foot plate, if that's what its called. I think the top thread is getting hooked with the bobbin area, not too sure where but looks like under the cradle for the bobbin. I can't get one stitch without this happening. I've tried both my poly and nylon thread, leather and canvas needles and keeps happening. does this issue sound familiar? I oiled my machine, attempted to set the tension at different settings. I though it was a tension problem, but every time I tighten the tensioner, it feels like the thread is too taught. When I loosen it so the thread pulls through similarly to my Husquavarna table top machine, I still have the same problem.

I'm not too sure about the condition of the feet, but they have no knicks and move freely. It's odd, only happens when the material changes from thick to thin, both feet just stop walking. When doing straight stitches the 3, 4 layers, no issues. Love the machine either way.

Purchased an Adler 167-373 and am loving it! Runs smooth, sews through anything. I do custom clothing with leather and denim and needed a real machine for pants and jackets, plus it was time to step up to heavier thread than my Viking Emerald 118 allowed. I'm having one issue with belt loops on denim. When looking at the picture attached, when I start at the top, I backstitch with no issue and run down the loop. When I come to the end of the belt loop and cross the overlap onto the waist piece, the machine stops walking the material through, this part is circled in red. The needle does keep stitching and I can reverse, I just cannot go any more further forward. At this point I'm transitioning from four layers to two layers. Secondly, while I wait for the previous owner who tuned up the machine to send me his copy of a more thorough manual than the 12 page one I've seen online, how can I adjust for when I get the bobbin thread coming through to the top of the material on two layers? on three or more layers, the thread is perfectly centered. I've tried the top thread tension, nothing. I've tried the top knob to put tension on the top foot, nothing. Appreciate the help guys, this site helped me make my decision and I can tell your all into the craft. -Dave