I'm glad you found my channel, Alan. I appreciate the kind words very much. Take care.

Thank you for the kind comment, Chris. Happy sewing and be safe.

Nothing is slowing you down, Mary. Nicely done, and thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the nice comment, Miguel. It's great the video helped and hang onto your grandmother's gift. Priceless.

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for keeping your machine and service and happy sewing

I LOVE IT! I am happy you found my video, and you are kind, Wendi, to leave such a nice comment. All the best.

Man, that must have been frustrating! I'm glad you found the video. Thanks for a great comment and take care.

Thank you very much, sir. With your background & experience, the comment you made was very meaningful to me. Kind of you to do that, and please do return when you have time. BTW, you can download a free copy of the original instruction manual here if needed: ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/singer-411g-ib-sewing-machine-manual.pdf Take care.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thanks Andy, regards, Pete.

Thank you very much.

You are welcome, and I'm glad it helped save your machine. Chances are it's better than many modern ones anyway. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Happy Sewing.

Nicely done, Jason. If only the machine could talk; I'll bet it misses your mum too! Thank you for fixing the machine and respecting it and your mum. You did a wonderful thing there. Take Care.

Thanks for watching my channel. I hope you find what you need for the Elna, but I've never even had my hands on one. Good Luck.

I'm glad you found it, Todd. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Take Care.

So sorry, MissMarta. I only work on vintage Singer machines. The only thing I know about the Janome models is they are high quality, so congrats on having one. Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel.

I appreciate your response ❤ I will be back, I have 3 beautiful Great-Grandma hand-me-down vintage Singers. One, a treadle! I'll holler when I get to one of those projects. Blessings!

@@missmartamc sure thing🙂

By the way, I was working on my Janome when I watched this video of yours, and the tension unit in mine is different, so I watched and rewatched what you were doing and listened to what you had to say, and because you are so thorough, I was able to do the repair and put it back together properly. And it works like a dream. Thought I should add that.

@@missmartamc thanks for letting me know. I get complaints. My videos are too long but my goal is to explain how the parts work and how they all work together. And I'm glad you took the time to listen and not just watch and that it was worth it for you since you got it fixed. Thanks again for letting me know. That's kind of you.

Your kind comment made my day. Thank you. 🙏 It is incredibly rewarding to know my time & efforts are appreciated and helpful. Thanks for keeping your machine in top working condition. Take care.

Thank you for making my morning with your comment.✨ It's kind of you to take the time. Happy sewing, Natalie and take care.

I'm glad you found the video. Thanks for the nice comment

Welcome. Thanks for checking it out.

You found a good video and I'm glad you did. Who's the professional now? Nicely done. Other 513 videos, including where to oil & grease, kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLELksv_-MWE7tiAuzOgQj0 FREE copy fo the Instruction Manual for your marvelous machine: www.singer.com/search/support?title=513 Happy sewing. ✨

I'm glad you found the video, Matthew. Lucky it was done with a model 413, right? A nice machine and very capable until the plastic gear on the vertical shaft breaks apart. It seems like a matter of time and usage before they go out. I had so many inquiries about that gear that I made a video for replacement. Maybe your machine already had the gear replaced but if not keep this video in mind for replacing the gear; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5mSededu5e9Zqc.html Thanks for taking the time to comment and take care.

That's an unusual position for the pin, but if it works then all is well. I've never seen a 670g in person so I downloaded the manual from Singer. What a versatile machine! I'm glad you were able to save it. Thanks for that, and for commenting on my channel. Take Care.

Thank you. You can do it! Thanks for watching

We've all been there! I'm glad you found the video helpful. I used this style of tension unit b/c it is one of the most common on Singer models. Thanks for commenting and happy sewing.

I appreciate your nice comment wow thank you very much and I especially enjoyed that you noticed the music I always tried to have good relatable music for the bumper into the video so it's nice when somebody comments about it 😊🌹

It's always good to hear someone found my video helpful. Thank you for taking the time to let me know. Happy Sewing

Nicely done, Rebecca! I'm glad you found the video. Thank you for getting your machine back in service. Bless those kids, right? ✨

Nice work, Phillip! I'm glad you found the video and thanks for commenting.

Wow, thank you for commenting. My dose of extra kindness today. Please stop by again. Have a great 2020.

Thanks for commenting. I may have some better videos for the type of tension assembly on your featherweight. It should be the same style as the SInger Model 301A. Where the little chrome adjusting knob in this video uses a set screw, the 301A & 221 knob has a pin on the back that sits into small holes in the numbered dial. I covered all the tension assembly work in my Coco 301A series if you'd care to take a look. DIsmantle Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mZylpqiplty5e40.html Installation Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jLaqo696ptzeaI0.html and finally how to set the Stroke & Tension of the check spring: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/orV8ftOn1NTSgHk.html Best of luck with it and thanks for watching my channel.

I'm glad the video helped. Btw, I do have many videos for model 301A including tension videos, There are two playlists. The first is "Coco Goes to the Spa" with 19 videos: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKLZyGebzS_oISgesXNyREyI The 2nd Playlist is " Remove Replace Adjust Parts on a Singer Model 301A" with 17 more videos: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKI_6fbu3itbd1v4z3uQvvkO These videos cover almost every part on model 301A. Thanks for watching my channel, and I appreciate your nice comment.

You are one busy mechanic lady. It sounds like you are having a good time there, and thank you for saving and fixing up those machines. When you're ready for your 401A, check out my playlist page for the series on models 401, 403a, 404 & 503a. Lots of good info for working on the parts of a 401A. kzfaq.info/love/USPDsHaFtRoz1VA2U1xJ4wplaylists?view_as=public I have over 500 videos so you will see some other Singer Models you may be interested in as time goes by. Take care.

@@andytubesewing1953 Hi Andy!! Not sure how much of a mechanic I am!! Thanks to You and (my fav's) your Video tutorials I have learned so much!! Soon I will be known as the "Mechanic Lady"!! Love that reply, thank you!! Maybe, the "Busy Mechanic Lady", yes, much better!! LOL!! NOW, here's the funny thing....Yest. I was just putting all the nice clean parts (except the tension disc, springs etc) back on (yep) my 6606. Had just oiled her too & my hand was getting tired of turning the hand wheel manually. So decided to run her for a little bit, to get the oil all around & good & ready. TOTALLY forgot that the motor was running slow, ran her for awhile anyway. Had to take a BREAK!! Came back to my PC, & "Low & Behold", WHO & WHAT do I see???? My FAV' MAN, You Andy!!! "How to Speed Up your Motor in 5 minutes for $10" !!! Now, all I've got to do is Order me one of those stones!!! Thanks Again ANDY!! Can't WAIT to get busy on My 401A!! You know I'll be following right along w/YOU!! :) :) :)

@@deniselane4160 I can see your videos now "Tuning up a Model 6606, by "The Busy Mechanic Lady". It sounds like your machine is coming along well and nicely done. I think you'd be happy with the performance increase after using the brush seater stone. I just received a comment on that video that it may be a better idea to clean the parts off with alcohol than the spray electronic cleaner, FYI. Good to hear from you. Good Luck.

Merry Christmas, and thanks for keeping the machine in service. It's a beauty, and I'm glad you found a replacement you could use.

Very welcome, Judy. Yes, I've heard of ice cube trays and egg cartons being used and it's all good. Ha, ha, yes the tiny screw! Did you know the Model 403A is my favorite Heavy Duty Singer ZZ model? We love it for sure, and I have a 27-video playlist for working on that model: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKKyqvdDRwS-9MfLuwSNJTcg I named her Regina b/c she is the "Queen of ZigZag Machines" IMO. I enjoyed your comment very much, thank you.

@@andytubesewing1953 That tiny screw! I was terrified that it would drop down and NEVER be found. It is smaller than half a grain of rice: uncooked. Very difficult for 83 yr old fingers to work into the hole. A magnetized screw driver would have helped, but the only thing I could find was the screw driver at the end of the nail file on a Swiss Army Knife.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you for the 27 video playlist! You are my new best friend! I love my sewing machines. I expect to "take them with me" when I go. That's a joke. I have thought about gifting the old one but I would have to do a "home study" to make sure it was going to someone who would take very good care it it. Like an adoption or a pet placement. ...I'm that nuts.

@@judydyer You're a good improviser, Judy. Congratulations on your determination and newly learned skill! A fine octogenarian technician. 🏆⭐💝

@@judydyer Not nuts at all. You've spent a lot of time with them and it sounds like they have served you well. Think how many of the old ones have been "lost" forever. It's a good thing to want to protect them.

Certainly, and thanks for your interest. Happy New Year.

I'm glad you found the video. You're the Boss of your machine now and can fix it. Don't take any sass from it in the future. 😀 Happy sewing.

So happy to hear this; thank you. Model 338 is the machine my daughter asked me to restore for her and she loves it. I only made 20 videos of it, but the Playlist is here if you have not seen it; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKK4y8dsq3oMKJFTGsoNJWmi Good luck, and take care.

It's kind of you to say so, Birgit. Thank You.

Very happy it helped, Robin. Thanks very much for the kind comment and happy sewing.

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Fantastic! Wow, that must have really been tight! I'm so happy you found the cause and thanks for sharing it. Another possibility to add to the list. I would not have thought of that cause.

@@andytubesewing1953 Maybe I am wrong too but for now, it seems to be much better but that leads me too... OK but if it get stuck because of the tension, maybe my motor is not that good hehe I saw an other 401A to sell, I think I'm gonna buy it and see if it goes better, and keep it for parts or whatever cause I really like this machine.

@@Cass_772 well I can't fault your reasoning on that. I have a spare motor that I cleaned up and tested for each of my wife's sewing machine. I also bought a spare hook because nobody makes those anymore. They last a long time but what if the hook point snaps off or something like that? I am so happy that you love the machine and that you are getting it back in service. I guess I said that before. Sorry but I am happy for you

@@andytubesewing1953 Ok I'll get that second machine haha I am really grateful for your help, your replies and your videos, thank you so much!

I'm sure you can do it. the basic principles of the tension unit are the same no matter the brand so if the parts are similar I'll bet you can clean it and adjusted. I sure hope so and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment good luck

I'm glad you found the video. Thanks for the kind comment, Kathryn, and happy sewing.

Very welcome, Dave. I love hearing that and thanks for watching my channel.✨

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Yes, be safe! Oh man, when that tiny screw drops it's like your heart stops as you try to see/listen where it went. Done that, believe me. Thanks for watching.

No, thank you! Thank you for rescuing that marvelous machine and not giving up on it. I'm glad the video helped. As is often the case with yard sale machines they can have some issues. I have a 30+ video series of a step-by-step restoration for model 337; kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKJxbOOMKQPvmeTRqi0dhGa5 If you find a few things wrong or want to replace worn parts like a motor belt, or just give it a good cleaning and oiling, these videos can help. The original Instruction Manual SInger made for the 337 has 38 pages of very useful info about using the machine and basic sewing instructions and so forth and is still available for free download from SInger; www.singer.com/search/support?title=337 Besides being a very beautiful machine, it is quite strong and versatile and easily sews fabric from light chiffon to denim, duck cloth, canvas, and even upholstery! I hope you enjoy it very much and thank you for leaving such a nice comment. Happy sewing.✨

You are most welcome and I'm glad you found the video. Thanks for repairing your machine. Take Care.

I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment. ✨

You are welcome! I'm glad you found the video. Pragmatic says it all, right? Nicely done. Don't be a stranger. 500+ more videos on my playlist page 😀 kzfaq.info/love/USPDsHaFtRoz1VA2U1xJ4wplaylists?view_as=public

Glad you found it! Thanks for fixing your tension, and for leaving a comment. Happy sewing.

Happy to hear this. Nice comment. Thanks for watching my channel.

Sorry, Brittany, I can't help you with this model. It's too new for me to have worked on. Very few earlier Singer models have that type of metal barrel that holds the tension assembly. Does it fit into a metal frame? Or just a plastic frame? Usually, on much older models, the barrel stays in place and the stud with the parts attached is removed. I don't have a clue as to why the metal barrel is cracking and crumbling. On models where the stud is stuck into the metal body, I have had some luck using heat from a hairdryer or heat gun to help get it free.

@@andytubesewing1953 I've never thought of using a heat gun. Great idea! Before I could attempt it, my husband said he'd just drill out the old metal piece. Now it's ready for a new tension assembly. Thanks so much for your help! I'm a collector of mostly Japanese class 15 clones and this is my first Singer. I'll keep the heating gun idea in mind for future stuck pieces :)

@@brittanys6814 Good job Mr. Brittany! You're all set then. I hope you'll try another Singer in the future. Something older and better made. Take Care.

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Sure, you are very welcome. I make videos like this exactly for folks like you who are perfectly willing to work on their machines and just need a little bit more info and guidance. Thanks for being persistent until you found a solution. Happy sewing.

I'm glad the video was useful, thank you. 15c? Brrr... If I'm lucky I may see that as early as November, hehe. I was only in London for 3 days but the things I enjoyed the most were the people's accents, the taxis and their drivers, and the morning fog. I know! but fog is rare here in the desert.

Welcome, and thanks for taking the time to comment. Take Care.

I'm glad you found my video. It's nice of you to comment and now you know about your tension unit. Happy sewing, Kimmie 😊✨

Thank you very much. I'm glad you found the video and wish you success on your machines. Thanks for working to keep them in service.

Thanks for the sub! 🙏 I appreciate your comment.

It's kind of you to say so. Thank you for commenting and happy sewing.

I'm very happy to hear that. Christina, it's always rewarding when somebody says my video help them fix their machine and thanks for keeping your machine and service

Welcome. Glad you found the video. Thanks for commenting.

Welcome, and glad you found the video. Happy sewing.

You are welcome, Valarina. Nice comment, thanks!

I have a couple of playlists for cleaning and adjusting foot controllers, a button style & a clamshell style. You don't mention the type of foot controller you have. Here are the links to the playlists if you want to check them out. kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKL6ePPxLpmnWSzTyxPKTb71 kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKItPLWcK24FBoMdHK8vTXNi I'm glad the tension video helped, and good luck.

Thank you. I've never seen a 437 here in the US but was able to download a free copy of the Instruction Manual from Singer www.singer.com/search/support?title=437 It looks like the same tension assembly and I know you can clean and adjust it. I appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment. Good Luck and Take Care.

WOW! I'm honored. Tell your friends who are stuck at home b/c of this coronavirus. I have 500+ videos! You have the correct idea. The donuts need to face the center disc so they can squeeze the thread to put tension on it. So convex towards the middle disc? thanks so much for watching my channel. take care.

@@andytubesewing1953 Hello Again Andy! I will most certainly be telling my Friends about You!! You have saved me from soooo many questions!! Plus you've taught me so much already!! Tho, I do need to come back to my PC & re-watch Your Tutorials to make sure I AM doing it right!! LOL! BTW, I haven't been back to my machine yet today. (I was up for 2 days straight, w/no sleep)Not only bcuz, I was working on my 6606 but, also bcuz I was printing some of the pages of a MANUAL I found, (Thanks to YOU once again...for the link) for my 6606. That was ALL b4 I FORGOT to let you know, I hadn't taken the bottom cover off (my 6606)yet to check my motor!!! (my comment on previous 'REPLY' Today)!! I'll get back w/you, once I've taken the bottom cover off. Even if its not a PA, I know I'll be keeping YOUR INFO. w/my ANDY TUBE Playlist!!! Besides, I still have my 401A still to work on!! Stay Healthy Andy!! Sincerely, ("Busy Mechanic Lady"), I LOVE That so much!! Thanks! Denise Lane. P.S. I've never had a SPECIFIC username!! So, ONLY when I think I'm pretty good at it, I'll USE it!! Be talkin' to ya Soon!!

@@deniselane4160 Thanking you for sharing my channel. Good Luck.

Thanks for the nice comment and for watching my channel

I'm glad you found the video helpful. Take care.

With the foot down tension should be applied to the tension discs. When the foot is raised the tension release pin should be pushing the discs away from the spring to remove tension on the thread. You should easily see the indicator dial (the - | +) and the tension discs move when lifting the foot. If that is not happening, the short x-bar in the center of the indicator dial could be missing or cracked and the pin cannot move it. The tension releasing pin could be missing. When you lift the presser bar lever it moves a Tension Release Lever in the nose of the machine against the inside end of the Tension Release Pin. If that lever is bent and cannot contact the pin, then the pin won't push against the indicator dial and release the tension on the discs. Those are the most common reasons. Here is another tension video that talks more about the tension release pin: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNeRqKyAvNmdc30.html Here is a video about making a new tension release pin from a nail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g5ebi6eVmq2wdXk.html Here is a video about replacing a damaged Tension Releasing Lever: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qt1djJaHxLLWnnU.html Here is a video about a broken x-bar on an INdicator dial/flange. So people can replace the x-bar with a wire/toothpick/etc but I buy a new one if available: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7qdd8ykldbHnYk.html

Thanks so much. More work to do!

@@kaffjones8710 Best of luck!

I'm glad you worked on your own machine. It's very rewarding, isn't it? I appreciate you watching my channel and you're very kind comment. Hope to hear from you again in the future

@@andytubesewing1953 Very rewarding - yes. Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to do this successfully! Without your video I could not/would not have attempted it!

"head tension", hehe 😁Thanks, and good luck.

Good job! I'm glad you found the video. No more tension "tension" for you as you now know about it. Thanks for commenting.

You understand correctly. The Tension Releasing Pin is pushed against the bar of the indicator dial which pushes back the Tension Spring releasing pressure on the Tension Discs. A common problem after Singer changed to plastic dials from metal. Some viewers have glued a new plastic. metal, or wood bar back into place. That works but usually requires shortening the Tension Pin. Other viewers don't want to bother and just replace the whole tension assembly with one that will work on their model www.singeronline.com/teas4.html

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you for confirming. What a cheesy arrangement! I think I'll try repairing it before replacing. I assume that, if needed, I can pull the pin out the front with a magnet? Plastic (this, and the vertical drive gear) is certainly the nemesis of this machine... it seems pretty solid otherwise.

@@JohnBau Yes, other than those two it is a very solid machine. It's very versatile. A magnet might work on the pen since the pin is steel. Sometimes the dust on it will keep it from sliding out. You can also just tilt the machine forward and tap on the back of the arm and you can even push the pin out from the back side because there's a hole in the back of the stud One viewer I know had a little bit of epoxy left from a project and you roll the tiny tube of it and flattened it in there and he said it worked good

@@andytubesewing1953 Hmmm, ok... I don't get the 'flattened epoxy' thing. Since pressure is applied to the rear of the indicator, I'm thinking a small metal piece glued in place across the hole and flush with the back of it would be best. BTW, the replacement tensioner appears to have two discs, i.e. single thread...

@@JohnBau No worries, just epoxy shaped into a flat "bar" like the plastic one. I'm sure you'll make what you need. Take care.

Merci beaucoup, Marie. Je suis honoré que l'un des premiers commentaires que vous ayez fait sur votre nouveau compte concerne cette vidéo. Je suis heureux que vous ayez trouvé ma vidéo et qu'elle vous ait aidé. Bonne couture !

What is the Make and Model of the machine, please? Were you able to do a normal Zero Out Setting? For needle thread tension two of the discs have to squeeze the thread. Usually, the tension spring (beehive spring) is what squeezes the discs together when the presser bar lever is down. If you do not have tension then what is blocking or preventing the spring from pushing the discs together? The spring first pushes on the indicator dial ( dial with the - | + on it) if the slot of the Tension Stud is damaged, like bent or squeezed together a little, the spring can't push the indicator dial into the discs to squeeze the thread. I assume you removed all the thread and reran the thread from spool to needle.

Thanks for the quick reply. The model is a singer 338. The take up spring just does not spring! I followed everything in your video. I think somehow the spring is damaged. The centre of the small circle does not line up with the centre of the big circle, so when I put it on the pin it’s angled down. I made my profile picture a photo of the spring, to help explain, but it may be too small. Do you have any other ideas or also think this is the issue? I wonder how I caused this to happen? It was working fine before. If that is the problem, would you have any suggestions of where best to pick one up? I’m in Canada. And your videos are so helpful, you explain things amazingly well and clearly! Thank you so much!

@@glennhaines6162 Interesting that it worked fine before. So, what went wrong? Change your profile picture back. Take a look at this old video of mine and see if that helps. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNeRqKyAvNmdc30.html If it does not help then just email me at andytube53@gmail.com as resolving this is not a good use of the comment section. You can include any pictures and/or videos you like and maybe explain what you mean by your small circle/big circle statement. BTW, the last time I encountered this the small loop on the spring that is put on the stud last had one edge of the loop INSIDE the slot of the stud... oops! Good luck, Glenn.

I suppose it would. Just remember whatever you use you will probably have to wash/wipe it off. So how would you get the WD-40 off the machine then? Before I found the KK, I used alcohol (inexpensive) or kerosene (stinky) and also dishwashing soap, like when you hand wash dishes. I have had viewers tell me they have used brake cleaner spray and other chemicals, but I have no experience with that. The KK cleans very quickly, but I have washed many parts in dish soap and just had to scrub more. Brushes & sponges. I use Lemon JOY here. It washes off with water very easily and then you dry very, very, very well. Thanks for watching my channel from "across the pond", hehe. Good luck.

Simple Green is an excellent grease cutter, so I think I will start with that followed by Dawn. I was given my 403 when a neighbor died and I really want to service the tension unit myself. With this video I believe I can! Thank you.

@@susandickson9869 if simple green is okay to use on paint and aluminum then you should be fine and I'm sure that you can do the work no problem by the way the 403A special is my favorite zig-zag machine made by singer

@@andytubesewing1953 Thanks for your reply. I used a tote tub to soak A/C vents and stove parts in a concentrated solution of Simple Green when we bought our repo house 7 years ago. It is earth, septic system, and human friendly. Maybe I can work on the 403 while our new ISP is installing the equipment Monday. Thanks again! Your videos are awesome.

@@susandickson9869 thanks Susan and best of luck to you

You are welcome. Thank you for repairing your machine and keeping it in service.

I've never worked on a singer clone but if you can tell me which Singer Model Number your machines is a copy of I may have a tension video for that. As far as parts go I do not have them or sell them. I have read that many of the Japanese clones were so exact that the original Singer parts work well on them. I buy parts online for eBay mostly, and thriftyfarmgirl.com Thanks for watching my channel.

Thank you Shelly. A lot of Lent in the bobbin area can relate to their also being a lot of Lent in the tension unit. If it gets impacted in the check spring or the actual tension spring and the disc, it can prevent proper tension. Thus, you have to add more and more so a nice cleaning can really make a difference. Best of luck and thanks for the nice comment

No, I do not fix tensions for customers any longer. You have a dressmaker brand machine and I do not know anything about it or it's tension unit. I only work on Singer machines. Many tensioners have a beehive spring, but not all, even Singer. You need to scour the internet for a manual or diagrams parts list or used tensioner I think. I could not find much for Dressmaker Dial N Sew 590 except a manual that already sold on eBay. I wish you luck and take care.

@@andytubesewing1953 thank you I have the original manual, but can't find anything about parts. I loved your videos. Your great. I will maybe duck tape, haha

@@samibehrend OK or super glue ✨🙂

Only a couple of replacement parts are normally available, like the check/takeup spring; www.sewingpartsonline.com/check-spring-singer-66774.aspx and the tension/beehive spring www.sewingpartsonline.com/check-spring-singer-125314.aspx rarely you might be able to find a new indicator dial (the - | + dial). Unless severely damaged the parts can often be repaired and after maybe a hundred tension units worked on I've found usually just a good clean and fresh Zero Out is what is needed. Over the years dealers have experimented with using tensions from other models that are readily available to replace some of these units. Here is the best example of a newly made unit that is supposed to work on 100+ different Singer models including your 513; www.sewingpartsonline.com/tension-complete-singer-422403-455.aspx

@@andytubesewing1953 can I email you a video of what my machine is doing? I don’t know much about these machines but my girlfriend does know more about them. I just want to make sure the issue she is running into is what we believe it is. I’ll upload a video to my channel for you to view this weekend if you have the time.

@@kumingo Yes, please do upload a video of what's going on and let her explain as she is the sewist. That really helps over words in the comment section. Just comment back here with the link to the video on your/her channel

The 201 tension unit is even easier to remove. This video for tension on a 221 is better for you b/c it has the same tension unit as your 201. The disassembly starts at 55:00 of the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9SDh9up39fdZKc.html You may like to download a FREE copy of the Instruction Manual for your 201. It has 77 pages about using your machine, and pages 26 -27 show and describe the remove & replace instructions for the tension assembly. Here is the download page at Singer Support and click on the top manual: www.singer.com/search/support?title=201 Good Luck, and thanks for watching my channel.

Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate you watching my channel and I hear from hundreds of viewers about repair shops that just aren't very good with vintage machines and that's one of the reasons I go into such detail I may have more videos on your particular singer model. Do you just go to my homepage? I list playlist by model number. Thanks so much for watching my channel and keeping your machine and service

I certainly understand the desire to have the twin needle stitching; it's beautiful. I could not find any parts documents for the model you mention to see what the tension discs looked like. Many are concave/convex shaped with the two convex sides facing together to put the tension on the thread. It has been a number of years, but I came across a machine with the two tension disc system that was sewing twin needle on dress shirts. (In the Philippines) I asked the fellow how he got the machine to use twin needles. He told me he added a thin flat polished steel disc between the two existing discs. He then had to make a new tension releasing pin that was a tiny bit longer to compensate for the thickness of the new disc, (he said that took a while and lots of trial and error to get it just right). I have made new tension releasing pins from a finishing nail, so I understood what he was saying. He was lucky that the tension stud was long enough to add the thin disc. He said the disc was a washer that he drilled a larger hole in to fit on the stud, then he polished it with fine sandpaper for smoothness. When I commented that he went to a lot of work, he said "yeah, I did, but look at that double-stitched seam" 😀 Again, I have no idea about your particular tension assembly, but there's an idea for you to think about.

@@andytubesewing1953 Haha, I totally get this guy--"look at that double-stitched seam" indeed! I think for me, it's not going to be worth going to all the effort to DIY something that complex--I'd be more likely to break the whole assembly than anything else. I also anticipate that as my sewing skills improve, I'll upgrade my machine to something with more versatility and add "3-plated tension assembly" to my must-have list. In the meantime, I can make do with finding a different stitch for my hems, but I'm at least glad to add a valuable piece of knowledge to my "sewing theory" repertoire. Thanks again Andy! without videos like this, I wouldn't have been able to learn a fraction of what I know now about sewing!

@@jackiehannaford Good luck going forward then. BTW, many of the vintage Singer models can double-needle or twin-needle sew. Here is my main Playlist page wh=ere I have videos organized by model number. Often a vintage machine can be found for a reasonable price. Maybe you'll see a model that catches your eye. Happy sewing then.

Surely, and thank you for taking the time to comment.

You can test upper tension by putting the foot down on a threaded machine and grabbing the needle thread by the takeup lever and pulling it straight up while turning the tension knob from 0 to 9. At zero it is very, very easy to pull, and as you turn up the number it gets tension, then more tension, then too much tension around 7, 8, or 9. The thread on top means more tension ( a lot more) on the needle thread than the bobbin thread. If that test is as I described then you may have very low or no tension on the bobbin thread. Check to be sure you have threaded the bobbin case properly and if so you can adjust the bobbin case tension spring to add more tension. Here is my video about the hook/bobbin area parts so you can be sure those parts are installed properly and are clean. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9FifK9ozsnQeJ8.html If you still have trouble here are some more videos about adjusting the tension on a front-facing bobbin case: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g6tdprWY267UcnU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/es97adCrkqm2pnk.html www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/tension www.ageberry.com/bobbin-tension/ Gppd Luck, and thanks for watching my channel.

The thumb nut or grip on the front just pulls straight off, like right at you 👀 It has an adaptor that screws on, but no flange on the adaptor. The 3 tension discs are different on your model. I think the center one is flat. The two on the outsides go on with the raised portion facing the flat center disc. Unusual. I'd really suggest buying the Service Manual for it that has the step-by-step remove & replace directions. store.tandtrepair.com/240-248sm.html It's $10.50 but Terry will discount it by 20% if you use my coupon code of andy-h-yt before the end of 2021. That makes it $8.40 and instant download. If you are not into working on it and are not in a hurry you can buy a new one from China for $7 from many sellers, or pay more for a shipper in the USA. www.ebay.com/itm/Tension-422403-457-For-Singer-242-247-252-360-368-400-403-404-6105-6212-7110/143757742753?hash=item2178a112a1:g:9PkAAOSw6Khfb~Ip IMO, vintage parts are better made and last longer so I try to clean and adjust before replacing. Good luck.

Thank you very much. Yes, viewers like you have saved many machines. Hundreds maybe. With 5 million views of the videos maybe even thousands of machines. It's incredible to think about. I appreciate the kind comment and your saving those machines. They are worthy of it, and it is gratifying to get them working again. Take care and come back again.

Take a look at this video starting at about 32:35 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/asehhbaUsLWzo6s.html If you need more then here ar4 all of my 30+ tension videos in a Playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLsCOZgzzaiKJtdJxU7i-qpXOpKzU6xtEd

@@andytubesewing1953 Thanks Andy, I have just replaced the vertical gear and timed it up, so nearly time to try it...

@@acestu Congrats, and thanks for saving that machine. Hope it runs smooth and strong. Good luck.

@@andytubesewing1953 I have enjoyed doing this so much that I think I will try and find some more, the engineering in them is superb

@@acestu Yes, that is what happened to me. I've done a couple hundred machines now. Some for sale, some for customers, and some for charity. I miss doing it for now but hope to be able again in the future. If I can help in the future let me know. andytube53@gmail.com P.S. I have many documents for the machines

Many Singer screws like that were proprietary sizes instead of common sizes. Some set screws they used were common sized though. The screw you ask about is called the Tension Indicator Flange Adapter Thumb Nut Set Screw. The particular size can vary by model number. Sometimes (rarely) you can find newly made screws online. If they are common size a hardware store may have them. You can even make one or have it made if you know the diameter, Treads Per Inch, thread pitch, and tap size needed. Used ones can be found on online auction sites like eBay, but you often must buy the whole tension assembly or most of it. If you can give me your Singer Model number of the machine I may be able to get you a part number or thread type/size. Thanks for watching my channel.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you for the fast reply! My machine is a Stylist 513

@@portiawrites Thanks. I have the parts diagram for the 513. It shows the screw is part #853. 1/8" diameter. 44 TPI (Threads Per Inch) and it does have a common tap size #5 UNF. Lucky you. UNF = UNified Fine Thread. 44 threads per inch is fine threaded, UNF is an American Measurement System. I bring that up b/c many of my viewers with this model are in the UK and the EU. I do not know if there is a corresponding system of measurement there. Screw #853 also has a Singer Tap size of TE507, so they had their own tap which was a tiny bit different than the UNF sizes but when they list a UNF size that means it will work also. So then, how to find one? I hesitate to show you this b/c so many of these parts sellers have wrong info; they just don't always know what they are selling, but here are 4 screws for sale on eBay; www.ebay.com/itm/264772323269?hash=item3da5a907c5:g:yf0AAOSwVSte8NuW They say #853 but notice they are dark. That may be OK because SInger often used the same size, and different color, for different parts on other machines. Yours should be bright silver metal. If the eBay ones are the correct size & thread (44 TPI) then these are a bargain, even if dark, but it's a crap shoot buying them (sorry for the language, but let's be honest) Since 853 screw has a UNF Tap size you may be able to find a 1/8" screw with 44 TPI at a hardware store, or they maybe could order it from a supplier. So, RECAP. 1/8" DIA, 44 TPI, #5 UNF Tap.

@@andytubesewing1953 Amazing! I’ll be off on a hardware store tour tomorrow morning, and if unsuccessful, will try the online route. Thank you so much!

@@portiawrites That's the route I'd go. Take the thumb nut with you. The hardware store in my town will cut the screw down if too long, and polish the cut end for 50 cents. I wish you success.

I've never heard of model 317 and did not find documents for it in my files. After finding it on Google Images I realized it is similar to the 327K sold in the USA and has a similar tension system to the machine in my video. I've had your problem with a couple of machines. On one the stud of the tension assembly was "pinched" and slightly twisted. Pinched meaning the slot down the center of the stud was pitched together a little bit as it got towards the end facing the sewist. When I set the tension and zeroed it out it was perfect but like yours, the tension decreased the longer I sewed. I think the damaged stud was allowing the tension discs to "drift apart" due to vibration once I was sewing for a while. It took me a while to straighten the stud and get equal spacing along that slot in the center but after that, the problem was gone. The other time I found the upper tension was actually OK but the tension spring on the bobbin case was dirty with grit and lint and as the thread passed under the spring it caused too much tension on the bobbin thread which caused the upper thread to be pulled under the fabric. After cleaning the bobbin case and resetting the bobbin case tension all was good. Good luck, and thanks for watching my channel.

@@andytubesewing1953 Andy, you're a star! I will try both solutions and let you know. Thanks again. Jos

@@josianeclark1797 Glad you replied b/c it reminded me I have a video about cleaning the bobbin case. You can see it at this link if interested: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frpli71myr-9dYU.html Good luck, Josiane. I hope you find the cause.

Thanks again, Andy. Saves me looking. I'm used to the 201 mainly, and this one looks more like a very old 66, but at a different angle. I remember reading that one had to be careful removing the race, as that might change how the machine performs. Thanks again. You are a true gent! Keep safe, Jos

Hi, Albert. I've never worked on the 240 series of Singer machines. I do have the parts manual for them and it has a blow-out picture of the tension parts. To me, it looks like there is a compression band inside the plastic numerated dial that slips onto a knurled knob to hold the parts on. I think you can pull the knob straight off the rest of the unit. You can buy a service manual for them for $9 at this link: manualsoncd.com/product/singer-240-series-sewing-machine-service-manual/ You just download a PDF after paying. As a matter of fact, in the listing for the manual, they show some pictures, and one of them is the blow-out diagram I mentioned. You can see what I mean. IMO, $9 for the manual is reasonable and I own the service manuals for most of my machines as they are full of adjustment, repair, and remove/replace information. Thanks for watching my channel, and good luck.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thanks for the response. I came to the same conclusions. I'll spray some WD-40 in there and hope that that will free the knob and I'll clean later with alcohol. The knob has been there for 40+ years. Thanks again. Albert

@@albertkeller3405 Best of luck, Albert.

Hello, Sondy, and welcome to Andy Tube. I'm sorry I have never worked on one. With looping on the bottom the tension is a good place to start. I usually pull my needle thread all the way out back to the spool and start over, carefully following the Instruction Manual to be sure I have threaded it all correctly. If you need the manual it is a free download from Singer at this link: www.singer.com/search/support?title=248 I can't remember how many times aI forgot to lift the foot before running the thread through the tension unit, haha. You can buy the Service Manual from Terry at this link: site.tandtrepair.com/Fashion_Mate.html (Use my coupon code for 20% off before 8-1-2020 andy-h-yt) The service manual will have directions for removing/installing the Tension Assembly, and well as most parts of the machine and how to adjust them to factory setting (in case it isn't the tension, but another part) worst case you can buy a new generic tension unit that works on the 248 from this seller: www.singeronline.com/teas4.html If you search on eBay you can find it for half the price direct from China if you don't mind waiting for the shipping time. I hope this info gets you headed on a good path to get you sewing, and thanks for rescuing that machine! Take Care.

@@andytubesewing1953 oh wow, thank you very much for getting back to me so quickly! I have the owner's manual, but I'll pick up the service manual. I was able to remove the tension dial, but am now unable to finish putting it back onto the machine. I appreciate the links and the discount code. Looking forward to watching the rest of your videos! Have a great day!

You are very welcome, good luck and thank you for watching my videos.

The two most common reasons the fabric veers off to the side are a presser bar/foot out of alignment, or the feed dog being crooked. The presser bar can be turned out of position by even a small amount and that causes the fabric to move under the foot at an angle. The bar/foot must be in alignment with the feed dog. There is one screw that holds the presser bar in place. Inside the nose of the machine, you can see the presser bar coming up thru the presser bar bushing and then a little bit higher you see the head of a screw in a small "block" of metal. If the foot is out of alignment you loosen that screw and turn the bar/foot to line it back up to the feed dog. The trick is to NOT change the height of the foot while doing so. If you are careful you lower the bar down and remove the pressure setting as close to zero pressure as you can, loosen the screw, turn the foot to line it up to the feed dog, then tighten that screw. Here is a presser bar video for model 513. At about 17:00 minutes into the video, I discuss alignment: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g6l4gMyKzKqaimg.html If the foot alignment looks good the feed dog may be crooked. If you remove the needle plate you see there are two small screws holding the dog to the lifter bar. Loosen the screws, wiggle the dog, and then retighten the screws a little at a time, going back and forth one then the other back and forth. You can wiggle the dog to be sure it is seated on the lifter bar, and you want to be sure the screws are flat into the hole of the dog. Sometimes the tech will tighten one screw all the way, and then the other, and the dog is a little crooked. Again, if the foot or dog (or both) are a tiny bit off the fabric will go thru crooked. Finally, the presser foot "shaft" between the foot itself and the part that screws onto the presser bar can be bent and the foot does not sit flat on the teeth of the dog, so uneven pressure makes the fabric go crooked while sewing. You said you already replace the foot with a new one (good thinking!!) but I mention this for other viewers who may read your comment.

@@andytubesewing1953 Good Morning Andy from Scotland UK (it's 9:05am here) thank you so very much for taking the time to reply in length, I do hope you know how much this is appreciated? I have read over thoroughly what you say here and will embark on trying to fix the problem asap. I will let you know the result once I have followed your, once again, ever so clear and concise instructions. I am looking forward to giving it a go! I deeply appreciate the time taken to help me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

@@heddybell Very welcome. I've found patience and persistence are the largest part of solving these annoying problems. I know we can pin it down eventually.

It's just too vague of a question and I can't picture the "lying across". Maybe you should try to email me andytube53@gmail.com. Send some pictures. Tell me the history of the machine with you. Have you got the instruction manual? Is the machine new to you? Are you a new sewist? I'll watch for your email today.

@@andytubesewing1953 Thank you Andy for your reply - much appreciated. I guessed it was a bit vague as it was hard to describe - sorry. I will do that - email you. Meantime, my Singer 507 was bought 45 years by me. I'm not new to sewing - I was a machinist for a while for Marks & Spencer back in the day. I have the Instruction Manual. I will wait until the problem arises again so as I can take pics - it may be a day or so. Thank you again.

@@heddybell sounds good, thanks for the updated information and we will wait for the pics and work from there

You're welcome!

This was an easy one. Yes, pristine. I have a buyer for this machine already and she's ready to go.

Well, I'm not sure what you mean by the "back plate", but I'm going to assume it is the Slack Thread Regulator & Tension Thread Guide, or STRTTG. There is an adjustment (that's the reason for the slot where the screw goes) that is called "setting the stroke" and it has to do with the check spring coming to rest on the stop of the STRTTG just as the needle eye enters the fabric. That way there is some tension on the needle thread to keep it from tangling with the needle, but when the spring stops it releases that tension so the hook can easily grab the thread and shuttle it around. Here is a video about setting the stroke kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qpmFpN2Kt9WRk5c.html I hope I guessed right about the STRTTG. If not let me know, and good luck.

@@andytubesewing1953 that was exactly what I needed to know. I've been working on my mother's Fashion Mate 257. It had a few problems and I'm down to the tensioner is problematic and wanted to ensure it was timed correctly. Thank you for the reply and all your help.

@@MarkPdot Hey, I got lucky then. Thanks for letting me know. Take care.

Very nicely done Denise. I'm glad you found my video. Thanks for the nice comment and happy sewing!