Members chefben4 Posted February 12, 2023 Members Report Posted February 12, 2023 Hello all! With hours and hours of struggling to figure out the tension issues on my 111w155, and frankly learning the machine, I I realized I am missing the tension release pin entirely. I have looked all over to find one and cannot seem to find it. I believe it to be Singer part # 23556? Basically looking for the pin that release tension discs when feed dog is raised. Thanks all! Quote
Members Michiel Posted February 12, 2023 Members Report Posted February 12, 2023 I usually use a small nail for that which I cut to size Quote
AlZilla Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) https://www.vintagesingerparts.com/products/new-replacement-tension-assembly-singer-part-240446 Look at the second picture in this listing. I wonder if the release rod is part of the tension assembly ... One of the experts here will have the answer. Edited February 12, 2023 by AlZilla quantum entanglement Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members chefben4 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2023 35 minutes ago, Michiel said: I usually use a small nail for that which I cut to size Unfortunately I’m a total beginner so I don’t even know what it looks like! 23 minutes ago, AlZilla said: https://www.vintagesingerparts.com/products/new-replacement-tension-assembly-singer-part-240446 Look at the second picture in this listing. I wonder if the release rod is part of the tension assembly ... One of the experts here will have the answer. Unfortunately not included with this! Quote
AlZilla Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 Maybe the 223704, tension release plunger https://www.ebay.com/itm/304404498645 Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members chefben4 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2023 That doesn’t look like it. I’m lead to believe it looks like this part (#20). This is from a previous leather worker thread but no part number or source was disclosed. Quote
AlZilla Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 Part of the 240446, Tension Bracket Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
AlZilla Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) I can't attach a pdf. Search online for 111w155.pdf - it's a parts list for your machine. Maybe you can noodle it out. You originally said "Basically looking for the pin that release tension discs when feed dog is raised" - I'm pretty certain that 223704. Maybe you're looking for something else. But here's a question - does the tension release when you lift the presser foot? I've found, even as a total rookie, that disassembling the whole tension unit, cleaning it and polishing everything that comes in contact with the thread has been helpful. It's straightened me out a few times. Edited February 12, 2023 by AlZilla Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members chefben4 Posted February 12, 2023 Author Members Report Posted February 12, 2023 Not sure if it helps, but it goes in here. (See photo). Correct part number listed above in my original post Im(I think). Quote
DonInReno Posted February 12, 2023 Report Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) Anything that fits in the hole will work - nail, coat hanger, prong off corn cob holder, thick paper clip, small drill bit, wire cut out of a fence, etc. edit: straight shank of a big fish hook, straight portion of a mouse trap spring, section out of a kitchen wire wisk Edited February 12, 2023 by DonInReno Quote
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