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Is it possible to use a liquid wrench on that screw? I can't budge it, and I think I wore off a little bit of the hex wrench at least I hear a snap but the bolt still doesn't move. I'd have to get some I don't think I have any hanging around.

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Is it possible to use a liquid wrench on that screw? I can't budge it, and I think I wore off a little bit of the hex wrench at least I hear a snap but the bolt still doesn't move. I'd have to get some I don't think I have any hanging around.

How close it the tip of the hook to the center line of the needle, when the needle has lifted at least 1/8 to 3/16 inch from BDC? If it is within 1/16 inch, adjust the height of the needle bar instead. Just make sure that the hook is above the eye in order for it to pick off the thread loop.

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My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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If you choose to lower the needle to meet the hook, make sure the tip of the needle doesn't hit the shuttle or bobbin case! If you have to lower it that far, stop and get somebody with better tools to loosen the clamping bolt as per my original checklist.

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My current crop of sewing machines:

Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.

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How close it the tip of the hook to the center line of the needle, when the needle has lifted at least 1/8 to 3/16 inch from BDC? If it is within 1/16 inch, adjust the height of the needle bar instead. Just make sure that the hook is above the eye in order for it to pick off the thread loop.

ok will look at that today and see. thanks

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