How to replace the tension assembly on a Kenmore 158 series,front load,15 class machine. (Video 379)

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5 ай бұрын

It’s a one screw -loosen and replace -the assembly operation.
It’s super easy and almost foolproof.
Get the right screwdriver and it’s a piece of cake.

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@DianneUnderwood-nk8or 5 ай бұрын

So, so glad you mentioned more than one time to have the presser foot in the DOWN position. I had a heck of a time replacing a tension assembly because I had the presser foot was in UP position by mistake. Could never get the assembly to seat correctly until I realized my mistake. Thank you again!!!

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I learned that lesson the hard way myself. Also, if you push it in with it lifted and let go of the tension assembly momentarily, it will launch it across the room. 🤣😂😎👍🏼

@franciscogarcia3961 3 ай бұрын

Awesome explanation!

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 3 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that you’re watching. 😎👍🏼

@Deb1Gilmore 5 ай бұрын

WOW!!!! You are the MAN!!! I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate you and your knowledge; plus, you are a nice person!! I truly learned exactly what I need to order and how to get this Kenmore running. I would have never thought about looking for that tiny screw. I just wish there was some way I could show my gratitude for making this learning video for me!! Not to mention, once I get her running, I can get rid of my Juki. Herer's some food for thought; How about setting something up so viewers like me that really appreciate the free knowledge, we could buy you a coffee/tea/soda...like a PayPal link. Knowledge is powerful. Thank you again. 😁

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

You’re most certainly welcome. I appreciate that you’re willing to be so generous and I thank you for your kind remarks as well. For me, it’s about simplicity. The set up, the red tape, the time involved, it has a price in time and dollars. Your kind words are priceless, and payment enough. 😎👍🏼

@Deb1Gilmore 5 ай бұрын

Hi Randy, I got my part ordered and with be here tomorrow!!! Oh, how grateful I am for you!!!

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

@@Deb1Gilmore excellent. Glad to help. 👍😎

@Deb1Gilmore 5 ай бұрын

Hello Randy Well I did it!! I received my dial today and like a pro... I put it right in; Of course, there is no way I could have done it if you weren't so kind and made this video for me and others!! I officially named her RANDI😁in honor of you!! She sews like a dream!! Thank you again. @@randyyoursewingmachineman9954

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

@@Deb1Gilmore I’ll be sending your sewing machine technician graduate certificate as soon as I get one for me. 😂😎👍🏼

@dankirk3442 5 ай бұрын

Appreciate all the videos especially Kenmore, Thanks !

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.👍😎

@laurasteif86 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your videos. I seriously needed this one. Plus the comments.

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. It was by request from Deborah. I forget that everyone doesn’t know everything that I thought they should know. It’s a simple procedure, but once you start doing it and voicing all the details that you just do without thinking, I can see why a video makes sense. Thanks again to Deborah. And thank you Laura, for watching and commenting.👍😎

@jhonnyrossel5737 Ай бұрын

I need the entire thread regulation mechanism for my Kenmore machine

@simplygigi. 5 ай бұрын

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge in order to help those of us trying to find good vintage machines and learn to care for what we have. I am definitely one of the guilty ones getting caught up in the numbers after the decimal. When I first found your channel I saw a couple of your videos on the 1941 model and assumed/thought there was something unique to that specific model that made it so special? I've also heard others talk about it being 'the' machine to have. Hence, getting caught up in the numbers. 😬 Anyway, as a newbie to vintage machines, I sure appreciate your videos! Wish you were closer to KC so you could service my machines.

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

Keep an eye out for a 1941 and one will magically appear one day. In the meantime, any good old, kinda close version will do nicely.

@simplygigi. 5 ай бұрын

@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 My eyes are peeled 👀😁 Thx!

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

@@simplygigi. 😎👍🏼

@Deb1Gilmore 5 ай бұрын

Good morning! When you say 1941 machine; would that be a Kenmore as well? Not that I "need" any more sewing machines, just curious. LOL... we all know better! As a quilter and have my entire house for sewing; there's always room for another good machine!! @@randyyoursewingmachineman9954

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

@@Deb1Gilmore yes it’s a Kenmore. One of many that are awesome.👍😎

@gingermorgan3670 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Randy!

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome.👍😎

@eamesism 4 күн бұрын

This is so helpful. Thank you! I have a 385, which looks like it should be similar in terms of assembly but it's jammed in there. It was recently given to me and looks like it has been sitting neglected for years. Any tips for removing it?

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 3 күн бұрын

@@eamesism the methods should be the same.

@projectrainbowscamp1996 Ай бұрын

Hey Randy, I'm grateful for your timing on this video. I'm thinking that my tension assembly needs to be either rebuilt or replaced. I have the tension at 0 and it's still pulling too hard. My machine is a Kenmore 158.1430. It has lots and lots of miles on it. I also have a Kenmore 120.491 that appears to have had little use ever. I've never plugged it in. Would you think that I would be able to use the 120's tension assembly as a replacement for my 158? As always, thanks for your helpful videos.

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Ай бұрын

To test your tension better, raise your presser foot lever and see if your tension is released and when you pull the thread through that there’s zero resistance. Oftentimes the thread is wrapped around something incorrectly and that is what’s increasing your tension regardless of the number setting. Those tension assemblies don’t fail with use. If it’s ever been disassembled, then get a replacement. I have a hunch that something besides the tension assembly is the issue. ( providing it’s never been taken apart and reassembled.)

@sugarmamaaa 14 күн бұрын

Randy... thanks for all the great videos. I've got a 385.12490 (Kenmore 10) that needs a tension assembly and they sell two different kinds---a long pin and short pin. Will either work in my machine? Also, what's the best way to shorten the long pin (if I need that one). Thank you.

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 14 күн бұрын

@@sugarmamaaa i have electricians wire cutters that I snip small segments until the length is correct.

@robotbuster1487 5 ай бұрын

I bought a bobbin box of metallic bobbins at Goodwill. After gettim them home and trying to use them, its seems they are neither #15 or #66 bobbins. :They wont fit on the winder axels of my Singer 401a, or the Singer Merritt9444, or my Riccar Closet Monster. : The major diameters are 21mm (.827"). Wont fit in at bobbin case. : No pin notches on axel holes : One flange has the small holes, the opposite flange is plain, no holes. What kind of bobbins could I have?

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

They could be Elna or some other European maker.

@robotbuster1487 5 ай бұрын

My Kenmore 33 needs the tension spring replaced on the tenson knob. Are these units available in avacodo green?

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

It’s the same tension assembly with the same install process. I would check on Etsy or eBay and find one for sale, used, from a parts machine. Then it will match colors. 😎👍🏼

@carolfrench2437 5 ай бұрын

Hi Randy Looking through your videos but I can’t find one on the 158 10691 single dial it sews great but I can’t get the dial to move at all have any information on how to address the issue thanks

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

I can only guess that due to not being used for an extended time, the dial mechanism has become dry and needs lubrication. I recommend spraying some penetrating oil on the dial mechanism and connectors. Gently and patiently coax the dial to turn. Don’t force it or use any heavy gripping tool. Rock it back and forth until it begins to move. Penetrating oil and patience. The ultimately effective combination. Good luck. 🍀 😎👍🏼

@Idaho-Idaho 4 ай бұрын

Question for you. I have several 158 machines. Will the tension assembly off a 148 (148.1521) work on a 158 machine? Thanks for the video.

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 4 ай бұрын

I would say yes, but the best way to know is loosen the set screws and try it. It should take five or ten minutes to know for sure.

@Idaho-Idaho 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the replay. They look the same. I'll do a swap out.@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 4 ай бұрын

@@Idaho-Idaho 👍🏼

@TheKittyhawk1 17 күн бұрын

my machine and my twin sister we both have the same sears/kenmore machine made in japan. Im trying to find feed dogs for hers. the Full model number on hers is 158.19461. On mine its 158.13360. would the feed dogs be different on each one ? Im having a lot of problems finding a feed dog.

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 17 күн бұрын

@@TheKittyhawk1 I can’t imagine why you need feed dogs. Are they broken?

@TheKittyhawk1 16 күн бұрын

@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 my sister is a tailor and has used the machine every day for 8 or more hrs a day for 44 yrs. The feed dogs are wore down smooth and hardly any depth in the teeth.

@sonopoly 5 ай бұрын

Hi Randy - I just night a 158.14510 and can't find any info on it. Do you have anything you can tell me about it? Thank you so much! Your videos are awesome!!!

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

That’s a front load , 15 class bobbin, 158 series Kenmore. That means it’s a good machine. There are a number of sellers online that will have an owners manual that you can order. You can also get all the low shank accessories online. 😎👍🏼

@sonopoly 5 ай бұрын

@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thank you so much, Randy - you are greatly appreciated!!! Have a great evening! 😀👍🙋‍♀️

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

@@sonopoly you’re welcome. Have a great evening as well.

@darrinjones8051 5 ай бұрын

Hey Randy, great videos. I have a question about a kenmore 385.81527/30. Are you open to chatting?

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

Fire away. What’s your question?

@ronalddevine9587 5 ай бұрын

So, how to clean the discs?

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

I’m pretty sure I addressed that in a previous video about flossing between the discs with thin cloth after raising the lifter lever. I’m always shining a light between them and blowing them out as well. It only takes a tiny bit of debris in between the discs to cause a bad stitch.

@laurasteif86 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your question. I needed his answer to this as well.

@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 5 ай бұрын

@@laurasteif86 Ronald is a grade A subscriber that knows a lot that we can use. He helps me quite a bit with his comments and suggestions. Thanks, Mr Devine. 👍😎