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08-23-2011, 12:14 PM

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Candace

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Thanks, Miriam but I think it's the timing. I will watch the video because although I've sent them to the shop in the past I think I'm ready to tackle it myself. The only other thing I can think of is that this machine has been "retimed" to take standard needles, not the 206 x 13 it's supposed to use. I've just spent a small fortune on these needles so darn it, I want to use them!

That would be my next thought, to try a 15x1 needle just in case someone has already adjusted it for you. When I got my used 319, I think someone had tried a 15x1 needle in it because it had one in it and would not sew at all, and is super cool with the real thing for sure. Good luck!! Also, whoever had tried to make it sew had loosened the pressure foot bar and put it back on backwards, yes I said backwards, and can you believe it didn't sew like that??!!

I re-oiled it this morning and for some reason that must have helped whatever was sticking. I was able to get it sewing. But, very slooooowly. I examined the foot control and saw that the bottom was cracked. I opened it up and with some tweaking was able to get the machine to sew faster...then the foot control basically broke into several pieces and fell apart. Sigh..... so now I'm on the look out for a green replacement foot control. Until then, I guess I steal my black 301 foot control. I've needed my thinking cap for all this!!!

It still sounds very loud but will keep oiling it! Oh yeah, and reading the manual because I have no idea what all the doo-hickeys do..

08-23-2011, 12:21 PM

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BTW, I have come across many, many, MANY sewing machines in the past 20 years, and the only ones out of time have been modern plastic junk.

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Of the machine and refinished table, but not together. I tried sewing on the 319 and the bobbin thread won't pick up which is scaring me that it needs a timing adjustment:<

One of my Vintage 1960's Whites was out of time. It does happen.

08-23-2011, 12:24 PM

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http://dayton.craigslist.org/for/2561649016.html I have no idea where this one is but it is for sure interesting - anybody seen one? An no it is not mine - I just am curious...

and I wonder what somebody is smokin'
http://lexington.craigslist.org/fuo/2558079339.html
that's a lot

08-23-2011, 12:37 PM

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[quote=Miz Johnny]I was sewing on my GF's Pfaff treadle at retreat, and noticed it was a bit "clunky". I cleaned and oiled, and when I pulled off the faceplate, found 10 pfennig. My guess is that had been in there a LONG time!!

Miz Johnny ---
What is a pfennig???

Texas Jan