soapit Report post Posted January 10, 2012 I have come across an older adler 67 .The arm that pulls the thread has two holes in it. All the other machines i have seen (not many)have only one hole.When i got the machine ,the hook was 180 off. I loosened the screws on the two gears (under the hook&bobbin) and set the time. The machine sewed. Later,after sewing with tension too light ,the machine knotted up the bobbin. while clearing the thread i noticed that now i could see the two ball bearings in the clutch didn't see them earlier and didn't know what they even were.Anyway now the machine sews but if you reverse it,it sounds funny and the thread breaks. Can anybody help me. Did i set the time when i should have set the clutch? Whats the two holes for in the thread lever? Only manual i could find on line was for a 267. Something has to be a little off,thinking might be my know how. What seq. should i work with,set needle height then hook time ,then dog .If any one could guide this newbee through the process i would appreciate it. Any advice about this machine would greatly appreciated. Want To Sew!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregg From Keystone Sewing Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Two holes in take up are for a double needle, where you woud need two holes for thread takeup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Two holes in take up are for a double needle, where you woud need two holes for thread takeup. Gregg is right. Adler used the same take up lever for both the single needle and double needle machines. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soapit Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Gregg is right. Adler used the same take up lever for both the single needle and double needle machines. Steve thanks Steve& Greg .Is there a way i can tell if i am running my machine 180 out. Would it cost alot to refurbish this machine or is it worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted January 11, 2012 Hi, I just sold my Adler 67-73, great machine but I changed it for a new 267-373 with Efka Dc stop motor. I still have part list, manual and service manual on Pdf, but in German only. They are hard to find in english You can buy 2 needle conversation kit`s for this class and for the 267 machine also, that may explain the 2 holes in the tread trake up. Parts and manuals are available here: http://sew24.blogspot.com/p/downloads.html Or send me a PM with your email and I will send you what I have. Trox. I have come across an older adler 67 .The arm that pulls the thread has two holes in it. All the other machines i have seen (not many)have only one hole.When i got the machine ,the hook was 180 off. I loosened the screws on the two gears (under the hook&bobbin) and set the time. The machine sewed. Later,after sewing with tension too light ,the machine knotted up the bobbin. while clearing the thread i noticed that now i could see the two ball bearings in the clutch didn't see them earlier and didn't know what they even were.Anyway now the machine sews but if you reverse it,it sounds funny and the thread breaks. Can anybody help me. Did i set the time when i should have set the clutch? Whats the two holes for in the thread lever? Only manual i could find on line was for a 267. Something has to be a little off,thinking might be my know how. What seq. should i work with,set needle height then hook time ,then dog .If any one could guide this newbee through the process i would appreciate it. Any advice about this machine would greatly appreciated. Want To Sew!! You can use Google trans.if you do not understand German Trox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted January 11, 2012 When the hook jams up the safety clutch releases. Then you must remove the bobbin house and clean out the tread etc. before you engage it again. You did not do that, just adjusted the hook timing. So yes, it is must likely out of timing. Hold the hook shaft ( under the bed) and turn the handwheel in reverse until the clutch engages (and you will see the 2 small balls pop out in the clutch) Then check if the tip of the hook is on the center of the needle, over the needle hole, when the needle bar has traveled 1,8 mm from it`s lowest point. Set the stitch lenght to zero before adjusting. Or read the service manual, how to do it. I hope this helps. Trox quote name='soapit' timestamp='1326228635' post='228440'] thanks Steve& Greg .Is there a way i can tell if i am running my machine 180 out. Would it cost alot to refurbish this machine or is it worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
