alleyoop1

Why, in heaven's name, do you take your machine apart? I wouldn't think of doing that! I always take it to a certified machine technician for repair. My machine cost way to much for me to fool around with the mechanics of it. And then, it would end up with the technician after all, so I just take it to him in the first place.
I do clean out the bobbin area and oil it but that is all.

humbird

I guess I am wondering why you take the machine apart? Cleaning perhaps? Most cleaning can be done with brushes or pipe cleaners without taking the machine apart. If it needs more through cleaning, I would recomend taking it to "the shop" Does the machine still work without these parts? I would worry about doing damage to the machine if it does. Maybe a trip to the shop along with the extra parts is in order.

klgls

Awesome idea - although I don't take my machine apart - leave that for the professionals.

twinkie

I am not sure what brand and year machine you have so it is difficult to help you. Sorry

localgirl1

is there a online manual? parts section?

catmcclure

I have a Janome 8000 I bought in 1993. Two years ago the LED screen went out. Estimate to replace was close to $400. I went online, found the screen and instructions to replace for $100. I decided to try it myself. I replaced the screen and it works fine. I did have to have the machine serviced afterwards, but only a year or so later.

cheryl222

As another do it yourself fixer, the spring looks like it might be part of the tension dial. I would look on the internet for the brand of the machine and see it they have a schematic for it. That has saved me many times!

yorkie luv

My son in law told me that some people get concerned over extra parts, but he is used to it. ;-)

Lyncat

Maybe I'll open up my fotomatic today and see what looks similar!

kitsykeel

This is a vintage Morse I found for $15.00. It needed cleaning so I took it apart to do a good job. It sews very well now, just can't figure out the assembly for the bobbin winder. I have asked this question before and it seems no one here knows how to assemble it either. My three new rules for disassembling any part of my machines: 1. take pictures, 2. take pictures, 3. take pictures.