Members sportycliff Posted February 4, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 4, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 11:28 AM, Constabulary said: maybe its just the hook that is a bit close to the needle so the gap between hook notch and position finger is too tight. You can move the hook a tiny bit (maybe 0.5mm or so) to the right (if not already flush with the machine arm) by loosening the 2 or 3 set screws on the hook body. Better check the needle hook timing after doing this. Expand I never considered that the closer the hook to the needle the tighter the notch clearance as well, I'll play with the gap some more...Thanks Quote
DonInReno Posted February 4, 2023 Report Posted February 4, 2023 I’d suggest taking off the end cap so you can watch the thread as it goes through a stitch - modifying something that doesn’t need to be modified is just guessing. Quote
Members sportycliff Posted February 9, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) On 2/4/2023 at 5:22 PM, DonInReno said: I’d suggest taking off the end cap so you can watch the thread as it goes through a stitch - modifying something that doesn’t need to be modified is just guessing. Expand Everything seems perfect. Can easily slide 207 through the notch no hangups anywhere, tried multiple gap hook/needle gap and timing changes, it does seem that sewing speed changes quality from maybe ok on some stitches to loops on others, no consistency at all. I'm down to size 92 and still having the same issues. I don't think it's a tension issue any longer, this machine (by feel) is running MUCH higher tension on 92 than my other is running with 138 or 207 and still loops on the bottom, with shitty stitches all the way around. I'm waiting on slow boat for another feed dog, but now I'm playings part replacer instead of proper diagnosing and doing it right. #Frustration Edited February 9, 2023 by sportycliff Quote
Members sportycliff Posted February 9, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 9, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 12:29 PM, sportycliff said: I never considered that the closer the hook to the needle the tighter the notch clearance as well, I'll play with the gap some more...Thanks Expand No difference. Quote
Members sportycliff Posted February 13, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 13, 2023 Found a repair shop only a couple of hours away, going in next Monday. Quote
CowboyBob Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 2:04 PM, sportycliff said: Found a repair shop only a couple of hours away, going in next Monday. Expand Try size #92,138 might be too large for this machine. Quote
Members sportycliff Posted February 13, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 2:53 PM, CowboyBob said: Try size #92,138 might be too large for this machine. Expand Same problem with #92... Quote
CowboyBob Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 2:54 PM, sportycliff said: Same problem with #92... Expand How about 69? Quote
CowboyBob Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 4:57 PM, CowboyBob said: How about 69? Expand You might want to check the small finger that keeps the inside of the bobbincase from turning,if it is set too close to the hook it can pinch the thread & prevent it from passing through.Run the machine by hand & watch it as the thread passes through this part. Quote
Members sportycliff Posted February 13, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 5:08 PM, CowboyBob said: You might want to check the small finger that keeps the inside of the bobbincase from turning,if it is set too close to the hook it can pinch the thread & prevent it from passing through.Run the machine by hand & watch it as the thread passes through this part. Expand checked it and it'll run 207 easily and cleanly. Quote
CowboyBob Posted February 13, 2023 Report Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 5:10 PM, sportycliff said: checked it and it'll run 207 easily and cleanly. Expand Ok ,Is there any play in the gears that drive the hook? And have you tried timing it @ 2.2 rise? Quote
Members sportycliff Posted February 14, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 14, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 6:16 PM, CowboyBob said: Ok ,Is there any play in the gears that drive the hook? And have you tried timing it @ 2.2 rise? Expand I'll check for play tomorrow. I timed it with 2.5 (factory spec)? Quote
Members sportycliff Posted February 19, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 19, 2023 On 2/13/2023 at 6:16 PM, CowboyBob said: Ok ,Is there any play in the gears that drive the hook? And have you tried timing it @ 2.2 rise? Expand I'll check for play tomorrow. I timed it with 2.5 (factory spec)? Packed up and heading to the tech early tomorrow, bit of a ride, but hopefully it'll get straightened out... Quote
Members milkman Posted February 20, 2023 Members Report Posted February 20, 2023 I am curious about the feet movement. I had a similar issue with the feet alternative movement which was out of spec. Quote
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