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-nk8or5 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!!!
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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. 🤣😂😎👍🏼
@franciscogarcia39613 ай бұрын
Awesome explanation!
@randyyoursewingmachineman99543 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that you’re watching. 😎👍🏼
@Deb1Gilmore5 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. 😁
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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. 😎👍🏼
@Deb1Gilmore5 ай бұрын
Hi Randy, I got my part ordered and with be here tomorrow!!! Oh, how grateful I am for you!!!
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
@@Deb1Gilmore excellent. Glad to help. 👍😎
@Deb1Gilmore5 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
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
@@Deb1Gilmore I’ll be sending your sewing machine technician graduate certificate as soon as I get one for me. 😂😎👍🏼
@dankirk34425 ай бұрын
Appreciate all the videos especially Kenmore, Thanks !
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching.👍😎
@laurasteif865 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos. I seriously needed this one. Plus the comments.
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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.👍😎
@jhonnyrossel5737Ай 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.
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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!
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
@@simplygigi. 😎👍🏼
@Deb1Gilmore5 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
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
@@Deb1Gilmore yes it’s a Kenmore. One of many that are awesome.👍😎
@gingermorgan36705 ай бұрын
Thanks Randy!
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
You’re welcome.👍😎
@eamesism4 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?
@randyyoursewingmachineman99543 күн бұрын
@@eamesism the methods should be the same.
@projectrainbowscamp1996Ай 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.
@randyyoursewingmachineman9954Ай 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.)
@sugarmamaaa14 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.
@randyyoursewingmachineman995414 күн бұрын
@@sugarmamaaa i have electricians wire cutters that I snip small segments until the length is correct.
@robotbuster14875 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?
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
They could be Elna or some other European maker.
@robotbuster14875 ай бұрын
My Kenmore 33 needs the tension spring replaced on the tenson knob. Are these units available in avacodo green?
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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. 😎👍🏼
@carolfrench24375 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
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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-Idaho4 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.
@randyyoursewingmachineman99544 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-Idaho4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the replay. They look the same. I'll do a swap out.@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954
@randyyoursewingmachineman99544 ай бұрын
@@Idaho-Idaho 👍🏼
@TheKittyhawk117 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.
@randyyoursewingmachineman995417 күн бұрын
@@TheKittyhawk1 I can’t imagine why you need feed dogs. Are they broken?
@TheKittyhawk116 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.
@sonopoly5 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!!!
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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. 😎👍🏼
@sonopoly5 ай бұрын
@@randyyoursewingmachineman9954 Thank you so much, Randy - you are greatly appreciated!!! Have a great evening! 😀👍🙋♀️
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
@@sonopoly you’re welcome. Have a great evening as well.
@darrinjones80515 ай бұрын
Hey Randy, great videos. I have a question about a kenmore 385.81527/30. Are you open to chatting?
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 ай бұрын
Fire away. What’s your question?
@ronalddevine95875 ай бұрын
So, how to clean the discs?
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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.
@laurasteif865 ай бұрын
Thank you for your question. I needed his answer to this as well.
@randyyoursewingmachineman99545 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. 👍😎