Singer 18-3

[pierre2171]

https://youtu.be/fzpLUePoLN8

https://youtube.com/shorts/jJ-86xxFgZQ?feature=share

here are the 2 videos i uploaded to youtube.

[pierre2171]

i think its fixed now, i just used smaller threads...

the needles has to touch the hook to stitch on this machine...

but any advices or expert about these will be welcome, a friend in Poland helped me out this time...he has some singer 18 listed on ebay.

the machine is in good shape i will post images, 

i got lot of parts but i am looking for a take up lever for singer 18, and a needle bar too in case. ( i got one who after tighting the 2 needle bar screw, there is some play in the needlebar....)

 

[Wizcrafts]

Always hold back the starting threads for about three stitches on these machines. This helps set the tensions and prevent the top thread from jamming in the shuttle.

Consult this needle and thread chart to use the right combination for a given thread size. Larger threads need bigger needles. The shuttle needs to have sideways clearance for larger thread to pass freely and the hook must not hit the needle.

You may be able to tweak the check spring so that thicker thread can be properly tensioned as the machines cycles.

You may have exceeded the machine's thread handling capacity.

[MackProvisions]

I have one of these machines and the timing seems off. Can you someone tell me how I adjust the needle bar height? There is pass through hole (in the head) that loosens a machine screw from the connection link to the needle bar. When I back that screw out, the needle bar doesn't have play to adjust. 

Thank you for any help!