I learned the "Will Not Sew" the first day! ?The bobbin was in a drawer, and of course I put it in backwards. ?I'm using the ISMACS online manual until I can get an original. ?I'm not sure when mine was made. ?The serial number is 80751. It has the #8 only bobbin and the bobbin retainer is not hinged. The top tension is the flat metal spring (not the wire). It's missing the lower tension screw, so I set the upper to match. ?It's a little noisy to run because the bobbin rattles around, maybe because of the missing screw? ?The stitches are even and the feed tracks straight. ?It has the bobbin winder on the irons. ?I'll add some pictures once I figure out how. ?
Jon sent me your way actually because my machine has a problem, and he thought you might be able to help. ?I bought a dozen Boye 27 round shank needles from him so I know those are ok. ?The fat part at the top of the shank rubs the foot on the left side of the hole on every single foot. ?I made sure the feet were on it the right way and the needle is set correctly. ?The one glass foot I have with it has a chip in the same spot where it rubs, so I think it's been a problem but the last person used it anyway. The throat plate is gouged up and the hole is probably twice the size it should be. ?I don't know if it is the original or correct plate. ?The metal looks a different color from the other plates and it doesn't fit as well. ?
I still have some cleaning to do on it, but I like it alot.?
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