Singer 16-188 Threading

[DeeDesign]

I recently bought a Singer 16-188. It was very dirty and I have replaced some parts, but it was a steal at $25.00. I am an experienced seamstress, so threading a machine isn't new to me, however, I am not sure I have this correct.  I have searched and searched the internet for a diagram of how to thread this machine and I am still empty handed. When I try to sew with the machine after I have it threaded (at least my guess at threading), it won't stitch. It is connecting around the bobbin, so I don't really know what the issue is.  If anyone has a diagram of how to properly thread this machine or has any idea of why it isn't stitching, I would really appreciate the input. Thank you!

[billybopp]

This may help - not great quality, tho.

Singer 16 Manual.pdf

[DeeDesign]

Thank you Billybopp. This is great. 

 

[Northmount]

 

 

@DeeDesign Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines
Tom

 

[Bert51]

I have not finish putting this manual together yet, but here is the threading page.

Bert.

[DeeDesign]

Thank you so much!!! Now that I have the threading correct, it still isnt stitching. It feeds the fabric through perfectly, but will not create a stitch. I worked on it for 3 hours doing different things and I can't figure it out.

[Wizcrafts]

Do you have the correct needle system and is the rib on the left and scarf over the eye on the right? The shuttle has to pick off the loop on the inside of the needle to form a stitch. Is something causing the loop to dissolve before pickoff time? Look at your check spring motion and make sure it moves up as the take-up arm goes up, holds the thread taut until the needle reaches the feed dog, then lets go as the needle moves down below the surface. There are adjustments for the strength and range of motion of the check spring and they affect the quality of the loop.

[ASAuLTCases]

Just in case it is one of the few singers that the thread goes the opposite way, I was trying to sort my new to me 211g166 out for days and days, they are so finely tuned its easy to forget how much is going, timing has to be perfect for each mechanical operation, my eyes aint that good now and when I got something white behind the hook and needle gap I was miles away,

Edited May 24, 2020 by Northmount
Changed all uppercase to proper sentence case, much easier to read.

[fredk]

Please refrain from typing all in capitals. It is equal to shouting and it is not necessary

[DeeDesign]

On 5/24/2020 at 1:53 AM, Wizcrafts said:

Do you have the correct needle system and is the rib on the left and scarf over the eye on the right? The shuttle has to pick off the loop on the inside of the needle to form a stitch. Is something causing the loop to dissolve before pickoff time? Look at your check spring motion and make sure it moves up as the take-up arm goes up, holds the thread taut until the needle reaches the feed dog, then lets go as the needle moves down below the surface. There are adjustments for the strength and range of motion of the check spring and they affect the quality of the loop.

Thank you SOOOO much!!!  It is stitching.  Yay!!! I can't tell you how grateful I am for your suggestions.  I corrected the needle position and adjusted the spring and I have stitches.  I only have one more thing to fix and I think I am in good shape.  There is not a middle speed. It either isn't moving at all or going like a jet. I hope if I shorten my belt some, that it will help with this. Any other suggestions?