CowboyBob

Size 69-138 was sewn w/a DIA point 207-346 S-point

@FSForgeThe largest thread I would recommend for this machine is size#138.There is a screw above the screw that holds the needle in that allows you to move the needle clamp left to right,just loosen & adjust as needed.

@falcon45 Size #25 is from US & size#200 is metric so both # are the same size,we do have these in stock.

When the outside foot lifts it will feel like a "bind" due to the foot pressure on the foot,lift the foot & turn the machine & see how it feels.

You can loosen the 2 screws that hold the hook saddle & move it slightly to the right.

Before you do anything take a hacksaw blade & lightly mark @ the bottom of the needle clamp(the part w/2 screws under the faceplate)where the the position is now,then make another mark 7/16" or 11mm lower,this is the difference in length between the two,then you can change it real easy if you want to go back to the shorter needles.

Yes,they discontinued the #202671 yrs ago BUT, I can get one for a Consew that is longer & has the high lift,sell for $20.00 + post.

Yes,you can run it with one needle(sewing with the rightside will work best) for a single stitch BUT you'll still have the wide foot to deal with.We have a customer doing auto upholstery with a 30" single needle 144w & we sold it to them yrs ago & it works great.You just need to adjust the tensions(loosen both the upper & lower) to make it work.

@cynthiab Yes,on the 155 the stitch length eccentric is made that way so it makes a longer stitch & the hand lifter is also taller for the higher foot lift.

@Tastech Great job there!!

You could re-drill the holes & move it down.

Yes,this is a drip pan that catches the oil that drips off of the machine,the hole had a jar to catch the oil,if you put some newspaper or paper towels on the bottom of the it will keep it from running out ntil you find something that will fit on the hole or else plug it. The button on the left is for stitch length,the other one is for the safety clutch. That belt will work but they do stretch after a while & might need to be shortened. The takeup can be brazed & would be alot easier than trying to replace it,a good braze job will hold for years. Here's a manual for it . 211g165 manual.pdf

The hole in the outside is different but it would fit if you wanted to re-drill it.Consew,Juki,Brother & alot of clone machines all use the more common Singer styled feet.Most of the Adlers & Pfaff's have to use the ones made for the brand.

That's correct.

You might want to check the feet again with the feed dog down only this time tilt the machine back in the table,it's possible on this type of machine for the knee lifter to need adjusting,if it's still not going all the way down you'll have to take the end cover off.Take the foot off,loosen the clamp on the pressure foot bar & push the pressure bar down a few mm,re-tighten the clamp screw,put the foot on & check with the paper again.

@PISTOLs You mention the motor is set to stop down,it's possible when you stop if you turn the material the needle could bend.You need to make sure the positioner is adjusted so the needle bar raises approx 3/8" the the point of the hook is past the needle.

Alot of older machines like this one didn't have reverse search this site for poormans reverse.

You might want to put a piece of paper under the foot & see if it pressure from the feet,if not you need to adjust your machine so the foot comes all the way down.If you need more help post make & model#.

Get the hook to the right of the one you have marked,it will work better in heavier sewing & thicker threads.

Yes,they interchange.

Good job,looks great!

If you were to push the rod behind the tension unit & then lift the foot up does it (the rod) move towards the tension unit?If it does the all you need to do is bend the bracket it contacts on the backside of the tension unit to adjust it to open the discs.If it doesn't move you should inspect the release guide as it might need to be replaced.

You have a good idea BUT he'll need something stronger like a 2x6 for a bottom brace to hold all the weight of the arm hanging out the leftside of the stand.

Nothing to worry about,it held an oil wick that is probably long gone & when oiled properly not needed.