Restoring my Pfaff 145

[JulesPDX]

ok, I found an amazing video that covers the installation. I see the pads are already in there - I see what you mean now and I'll try that. I hope this video helps someone! I'm close but oh boy is my thread bunched up. I'll start a new thread on timing...

 

[fibersport]

One thing to check is if your safety clutch has been tripped.  If the thread is bunched up, there's a good chance it tripped and will appear as if the timing is way off.

[JulesPDX]

oh, the thread is bunched up!! I really don't know how to sort that out

[purplefox66]

If the safety clutch is disengaged it won't sew and leave loops on the bottom.

[AlZilla]

6 hours ago, JulesPDX said:

oh, the thread is bunched up!! I really don't know how to sort that out

I'm guessing you mean in the bobbin area. I've done it a time or two. You should be able to get it out with tweezers, screwdrivers scissors and assorted pointy things. I'm thinking it's under the hook? I've never had to pull the hook to clear one, but even that's not too hard. A couple of screws underneath, if I remember right.  You'll get it.  I've had the hook out of mine a couple of times. It's a good exercise just to give you a better understanding of how the machine works.

Edited April 24, 2024 by AlZilla

[fibersport]

If I remember correctly, the Pfaff 145 is not so easy to take apart.  I'm pretty sure you will need to reset the timing on it due the screws you have to remove.  It does make it a great time to clean and lubricaate everything under there.  If the thread is all balled up underneath the hook, it's a good chance that the safety was tripped - it will then show up as a really out of time machine.

[JulesPDX]

Ok, here's the status of where we're at. All bound up! I've removed and cleaned EVERYTHING around the bobbin, the case, the needle and therefore it is a little outta whack. Any help is appreciated

 

 

[fibersport]

Bobbin tension does look a little tight, however I'd like to ask how you are setting up your machine.  Are you closing the bobbin cover.  Are you holding the top thread while you cycle the needle up and down to catch the bottom thread?  Any chance you can make a video of you setting up the top and bottom threads?

[JulesPDX]

yep! will do tomorrow. I'm following this video to the best of my knowledge:

 

 

[fibersport]

His videos are pretty informative, I've watched them a few times.  One other thing, are you holding both threads tight when you start sewing? If not, the bobbin thread will ball up like that.