Backstitch button not working on my old Kenmore
#11
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Utah
Posts: 2,097
I'm working on an old Kenmore right now (158.1641) that is still stiff in some areas in spite of alcohol clean, Tri-flow, and sitting overnight in various positions. So how do you get all the Dawn rinsed out after using it as degreaser? Or do you just follow with oil?
#14
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Martensdale, Iowa
Posts: 319
Give the machine a good cleaning then oil it. Don't be afraid to oil it on the inside. If there are any plastic pieces in your machine don't put oil on them. I oil only metal area that move. Using only a drop of oil on each area. Then I take the bobbin out and the thread out of the needle and run my machine as fast as it can go for just a couple of minutes. Also there is a lot of help on the web for vintage machines on U-tube that might help you!
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