Squeaky Highlead gc0318-1

[teetaa92]

I just purchased a highlead gc0318-1 and it squeaks constantly from day 1. I've tried everything and nothing is helping. I even called the place I purchased it from and they couldn't help. I took a video of it and it's to big to upload. It sounds like it's coming from the presser foot. 

Edited August 19, 2020 by Northmount
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[DanC]

Ask the manufacturer and attach video

"gently" oil the presser foot pivots on the top (needle side) then remove the plates and do the same to the bottom mechanical linkages.

You could get rubbing from the bobbin.

Go to Harbor Freight and buy their stethoscope and use it.  It really isolates the sound and you can zero in on it.

[teetaa92]

Thank you for your reply. After taking the plates off and the bobbin out I placed some oil on the bar near the oil pan and it fixed it. It has a wick down by it and it feels oiled not exactly sure why it was causing the squeaking. 

[Northmount]

4 hours ago, teetaa92 said:

I took a video of it and it's to big to upload.

You can upload to Youtube and post the link here.

Tom