Consew 226 needle post droops down from highest point

[RJ2]

 hi

    my consew 226 just started to have this problem of turn hand wheel to get needle at high point , and it seems like wheel has no tension to hold it there and it drops down about half way . searched and searched and cannot find anything similar to compare and fix/tighten . thanks so much if you have seen this  problem before. Just an old timer that appreciates tools and for a few years now captivated by  the "engineering of the "SEWING MACHINE" . Mostly fixing our dog toys , and RV upholstery. 

[Northmount]

4 minutes ago, RJ2 said:

my consew 226

Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines.  You'll get more help here.  Help wanted posts all have to be approved by a moderator.  It is meant to be like help wanted classified ads in newspapers.