Hello Chad here, I followed your video by taking the screw out and sliver knob and there's supposed to be a washer behind it but don't see one but there is this bigger plate behind screw thingy and it's lose but I am afraid it may not work. I just slowly pulled that piece off I think it might the washer, it's a big metal piece, you have to pull off carefully thin with two fingers and it finally comes off but not sure what the piece is?
Thank you for this explanation - it has made me love my old machine again! The clutch used to loosen as I sewed & had to be tightened every few inches of sewing. What a pain! I turned that notched gasket & it solved the problem! ❤
Thanks so much for your explanation and demonstration !! I have been working for a whole day to make my vintage sewing machine work with no success until I watched your video.
TK SEWING advice; "If the clutch knob is super stuck", mine was jammed so tight, no movement, "a little percussive force with a wooden mallet might help", I did and within seconds the clutch was free!, absolutely brilliant!, thank you so much!.
Hi, I lost my clutch screw and only noticed it was missing months after I last used my machine. Do you know where I might be able to order a new one online? Or perhaps know what size the screw is? I suspect it's an imperial size because it appears to fall between the metric sizes M3 and M4.. Any tips would be appreciated 😁
If the clutch is engaged, then the handwheel will move the needle. I dont remember if the 533 has the metal knob or not. Did you take it apart and reorient the washer as described in the video??
No 533 does not have metal knob and I took it apart to tighten the belt which I thought was loose but now the clutch wont engage. I did as shown in the video It is pretty simple. I cannot figure out what cane be wrong and how to fix this.
@@user-ue8jf4xu2h IF when turning the handwheel does not move the needle, then the issue is that the clutch knob is not engaging with the handwheel. Do you have the lock washer? However, if now neither will move the needle, you will need to look and see if you have a broken gear. Take the top off and look, make sure all of your gears are intact. Also, check the bottom gears. I do offer video diagnostics. We can do a live video meeting with eachother. $25 for an hour. Thanks
Thanks! Was looking for a solution for my antique handcrank Singer. Clutch won't tighten all the way. Probably got the washer in the wrong position when I put it all back together after cleaning. Will try this to see if it's the problem. Handcrank sews great until it comes to four layers of poly/cotton mix sheet material (like where double seams overlap). It should be able to sew right through--these machines are tanks!
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 absolutely… we just averted a bit of a panicked meltdown lol I’ve never sewn on a machine newer than 30 years old but I’m wondering if they’re anything like cars, computers completely changed the way they’re repaired? I tell myself it would be even more frustrating when a newer machine has issues to make myself feel better about not being able to afford a fancy new machine
I have the lock washer ofcourse The bottom gear are fine since I just replaced them, but I will again take the top down and recheck for broken gears. Thank you
I have singer simple 2263 should there be thread inside the hand wheel? As i am having the same problem it move if i spin the wheel but not when i try ro sew something i have to be knocking the wheel. Thanks for this video
Thank you. How do you keep track of the positions you have already tried once you take the clutch wheel off. I feel like I’m putting it the same way over and over!😅
I picked up a Janome Decor Excel II 5024 yesterday from marketplace, had some big issues when I set it down to fiddle around with it (I'm unfamiliar with this model, wanted to get an understanding of it) but when I first set it down the handwheel was entirely stuck, as was the entire machine. My boyfriend and I got the rest of the machine sorted, but now the handwheel spins really loosely and doesn't move the needle. How would I fix this issue on this machine? It doesn't have the screw to get a look inside and I'm totally lost. Thank you!!
I have a Singer 99k. Ive noticed that the stop motion knob can’t be tighten enough-there’s still a bit of slip after tightening it. It also loosens itself after sewing a bit. Lastly, it affects the needle bar- ie: the needle bar seems to lose the connection/strength to penetrate a couple of layers (I’m a quilter). What are your thoughts to address this?
Did you watch this video? It addresses this issue. I would switch the positioning of the stop washer under the knob. My guess is that it is not oriented correctly
Oh my gosh I wish I would have seen this and known about how this works before I took it to a shop. Newbie here and all night I was saying to myself "why is this little screw here".
Why would my clutch change if I have never taken this out before and it was working to make the needle bar go up and down but now it does not it just spins there
So...Just bought a used Necchi Nova BU and it is missing the bobbin winder wheel as well as the part it attaches to... the other issue I'm having is that even after messing with the washer in all 4 positions...(didn't change anything)...is that the crank while engaged does not allow the needle to come up from it's bottom position...and there also seems to be some confusion between the needle position and the zig zag width?
From your description of the problems, it sounds like the machine is locked up. That needs to be addressed first. Before putting the washer in correctly to make sure the needle bar moves. If you need parts, I do have a few left on Ebay for this machine. www.ebay.com/itm/115228121199
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 So... I WAS able to use an adjustable wrench pipe wrench with a cloth between the clutch portion.... The washer didn't seem to make a difference at all. I only have to figure out how to make the zig zag stitch... I'm able to get the needle to line up in the various positions and I've not sewn anything with it at the moment cuz the wires are shot.... I'll check out your listing to see if you have the bobbin winder deal and another feed dog tab... There is enough left that zi might be able to drill some very small holes and use some finishing nails and treat them like dowel rods and epoxy it back..just to try to keep original with original....but IF that fails and I take more time than what it's worth....then maybe I'll just buy another. Mine is green.
This problem can be several issues. Most likely, the handwheel is shellaced to the shaft because of old oil. In order to resolve this issue, you will need to take the handwheel off. loosen the motor mount, remove the handwheel. Clean the shaft and inside the handwheel with alcohol. reassemble
Hello, I have a JCPenney model 6520 I picked up at a yard sell (in great condition). I have a couple of questions since I am unfamiliar with this machine. 1 - Yhe sewing mechanism will not disengage when I follow the directions to wind a bobbin. What could be the issue? 2 - Do you know if the straight stitch meedle position always on the left, or is there a way to position it to the middle? Thanks.😊
HI. It could be several reasons. Have you watched this video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MSRv1Yp45wE.html IF that is not the issue, it could be a mechanical problem or maybe there is not a winding tire? Hard to say. IF you would like to send me a video, buzzsidds@gmail.com. In regards to the needle position, after I get the video, I will be able to tell you if it is adjustable or not. Some machines of this era, were 'left homing' needle positions. IF this is your 2nd or 40th machine, you will get used to it. Send me a video.
I have an older Singer Professional XP 50 and today the needle will not go up or down and wheel will not move the needle either. Is there a clutch in this machine?
Hello my name is Chad, I followed your video about the clutch sliver thing and unscrewed the screw and noticed there is no washer at all that maybe why it's not turning at all?
I think I have a similar problem however the clutch wheel will tighten (and very easily become over tightened and stuck despite not turning it THAT hard) but my needle stops and starts sporadically when I press the pedal or use the handwheel. Its like the clutch is slipping or something.
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 the belt is good with good tension and spins smoothly when in bobbin winding mode (clutch disengaged?) But when it comes time to sew, it frequently locks up, gets going again, then locks up again. The hand wheel locks up when the needle does but spins with it otherwise so the two are definitely engaged with eachother. Even when the needle/wheel is moving I can feel a 'hill' of resistance as I hand turn it. It occurs at the same part of the rotation each time. I oiled it wherever metal was touching metal and didn't see any fabric or thread jammed anywhere either. I forgot to mention the machine is not vintage, it's a nearly brand new Janome HD1000be. It's kind of acting like trying to sew through material that is too thick except it does it even when there is no fabric... And my machine is a heavy duty but I haven't even had a chance to sew anything heavier than thin denim yet. BTW thanks for the replies to me and others and all the helpful videos! It's incredibly appreciated. I might have to just bring my machine in (assuming I didn't void the warranty by trying to fix it myself LOL) but I like tinkering and learning to fix things... Plus I have 2 big holes on my fave pair of pants I want to patch up asap I'm really hoping it just needs to be oiled somewhere but the machine is relatively new and I oiled the ever living crap out of it myself.
@@botflyguy7814 You are most welcome. If it feels like it is bogging down when the clutch is engaged, there is definitely a problem somewhere. When the clutch is disengaged, it is not running the main shaft of the machine. I am not familiar with newer machines, as I specialize in vintage. The newer machines have alot of different mechanisms, servo motors and worst of all, plastic gears. I wish you luck. IF all you need to to is repair some pants, find yourself an old Kenmore or Singer. They are simple to work on and almost indestructible.
I inherited an old model singer 2404. This machine is very different from what I am using. I could not thread the bobbin. Can you help me. Can u show me step by step how to do it. Thanks
Hi there! I just got a Singer Featherweight and when I turn the hand wheel, the needle will move a millimetre in either direction, but that's it. When I disengage the clutch, the clutch will not move the needle. What could the problem be?
Sounds as though your machine needs to be lubed up. Try oiling it thoroughly with sewing machine oil. Where ever metal meets metal. Only use sewing machine oil. If the machine has not been used in a long time, the oil turns to varnish and everything sticks together. Let me know if you get it unlocked.
I took the steps above and my washer doesn't fit in flush with any of the four positions you mention. When I move the washer from one position to another, it falls or wants to immediately fall off. Could the washer be the wrong size? This was my Mom's machine and I had a friend give it a check-up. Might it be possible he ordered a washer that was incorrect? Could I get a part for a machine this old? Kenmore #158.14100
These washers are fairly universal. I use a dab of grease to help it stay in place when it wont stay where it should. I have a listing that has clutch washer in it. www.ebay.com/itm/114877315594
I have the opposite problem (Singer 247 - old). I loosen the clutch wheel (I'm trying to load a bobbin) and the needle keeps going up and down (so the bobbin won't fill up).
I have a Bernina 730 and I have this problem that it does not open, I disassembled the screws but I could not remove the piece and I was afraid to break it, what to do please?
Hi Tanya. I have the opposite issue: I can not get the handwheel to disengage. I can even completely remove the the motion knob and washer and the needle is still engaged. This is on a White 999. The mechanism looks identical to yours in this video.
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Thank you for your reply. Yes, I managed to get it off and added some much need grease. The handwheel easily rotate independent of the shaft now but I still can not get it to disengage with the motion knob.
@@mfiola13 If you can get the handwheel off, I think your problem is the clutch washer. There are 4 positions for that washer. You could also back out the screw on the clutch knob. See how much you have to turn the clutch know to get the needle to disengage.
My problem with the clutch wheel is that it moves both ways , doesn’t lock in any position but won’t disengage from the needle when I’m winding a bobbin. Any idea of how to fix? (Frister rossmann panda 4)
From your description, you may have at least 2 issues. First: The handwheel is shellacked to the shaft. second: the clutch assembly needs to be taken apart and reassembled as described in the video. This is all based on the assumption that you have a vintage sewing machine. Over time, the oil hardens into a varnish. You will need to loosen the motor mount. disassemble the clutch assembly.. Remove the hand wheel. If it is really stuck onto the shaft, you can use a pulley puller or heat from a hair dryer. Or both. ONce the handwheel is off, clean the shaft with denatured alcohol. Also clean the inside of the handwheel. Relube with sewing machine oil, then reassemble. Then follow the steps in the video until the clutch knob tightens to engage the needle. When remounting the motor, don't make the belt too tight. take note of the slack in the belt before loosening motor mount
Can you do another video to explain how to fix it when if a person loosens the clutch to allow for bobbin winding, but the loosened clutch does not then also release the needle from operating as though sewing. I know to loosen the clutch is to disengage the needle operation but in my case my loosened clutch does not stop the needle from moving.
Hello Rebecca...Often times when this occurs is one of two reasons. First, the handwheel needs to be removed. The main shaft needs to be cleaned along with the hole in the handwheel. I would use alcohol and a papertowel. If you have some very fine steel wool, use that too. After you have cleaned both, put some sewing machine oil on the shaft and in the handwheel. When you spin the handwheel on the shaft, it should turn freely. What occurs over many years is that the oil and dust form a shellac that seals the two together. The other cause could be that the washer is not inserted correctly as demonstrated in the video. My money is that your handwheel is stuck to the shaft.
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Thank you! Yes that was the issue, it was very lightly stuck the hand wheel to the shaft, Mine is a Bernina 810. This was so easy to fix!!! You gave me the confidence just to go ahead and do it. The clutch screw although upon inspection it had an odd section missing out of the bottom 1/3 of the threads missing but only on 1/4 side of it, not sure if that means its a defective screw from the factory. I did also follow the advice of the you tube video called "Part 2 of How to Fix a Vintage Singer when the Needlebar Still Moves in Bobbin Winding Mode". Whcih although a Singer this helped me a lot. The Bernina 810, the belt is attached to the hand wheel, so I only slid it 1/4 out and dropped only one drop of oil there then worked it back & forth. I very slightly oiled the washer on the side noted in the Singer video. Reassembled and its perfect now. Now I have only one more issue, on the Bernina 810, there is a feed dog lift and lower knob and that probably needs oil as it wont lift and lower the feed dogs. I just have not figured out how to get at that part. Thank you so much!
@@rebeccagammelgaard7066 That is awesome news. If the machine is mounted into a table, you should be able to tilt it up and see where the knob on top is connected to a linkage on the bottom. Most of the time, not all of the time, at the end of the linkage, near the bobbin assembly, there is a bullet shaped cam. That gets stuck just like your handwheel. Since there is more than thing stuck, I suggest you oil the entire machine, where ever metal meets metal. And do that regularly. These old machines need it. Good luck!! Oh, if your machine is table top, you may to remove the base.
I ‘ve got a Kenmore 158.14000, tried all 4 positions, and moves needle but when clutch knob is turned counter clock to wind bobbin , the needle still moves, shouldn’t that stop the needle for winding?
IF your neeedle still moves when the clutch is disengaged, You need to oil your machine. You may need to dissassemble the handwheel from the shaft, oil the shaft. if you have some steel wool work it around the shaft. then oil and reassemble
Thx but it is well oiled, another site said if needle still moves it cou,d be that the washer is ‘glazed’ and should catch after awhile. Thxs again@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243
Does the clutch also have anything to do with threading the bobbin? When declutched, my needle is still going up and down, and the bobbin is not spinning to thread the bobbin. Thank you.
Yes. It does. If the needle is still moving, then it is likely the handwheel is stuck to the shaft. You will have to disassemble, take some steel wool and clean the shaft. Put some oil on it and reassemble. Depending on the model, you may need anew bobbin tire, and may have to clean and oil that assembly too
I have cleaned and oiled the machine except I can’t get one of the screws out to remove the plate under the neddle. I also did the operation described above but my needle still will not go up and down. Could it be a broken gear ? I didn’t see any broken parts when I was piling the machine. What else can I do? I’m almost done with a Christmas gift!
I would advise using some sewing machine oil to lube it up. I would also gently tap it with a mallet, dont take your aggression out on it. Just some percussive persuasion. When I get a tough one that does not respond to the above, then I will use a strap wrench to hold the handwheel, and channel locks on the knob. Good luck
After watching your video I got the clutch on right but the knob does not lock it (I tried every possible way) just gets tight the handwheel turns but does not engage the needle. So I took out the handwheel cleaned up and noticed from inside when the screw touches the ear of the clutch it turns the cam it does not lock it. Is that what it suppose to do. If not what could be wrong.
the clutch knob should tighten beyond the tab that the screw hits. Does the needle move when you turn the handwheel? What model machine do you have? If the handwheel turns, and the needle does not engage, it could be another problem. If you provide the model number, I might be able to provide some insight. Thanks
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Yes I tried it and No it did not fix the problem. The wheel will turn away from me freely, but it's hard to move it toward me.
A part of the handwheel on my Bernina 1130 is missing. A repair shop stole it from my machine!!! I hope I'll be able to replace it, but I don't know what it's called, and whether it is available, since the Bernina 1130 is very old. Can you help me? Thanks.
i followed your direction but i think my problem is different. the fly wheel isn't moving the needle up and down like it's stuck or ceasing up. the needle moves just slightly with pushing the foot pedal. i oiled the machine carefully. any other suggestions would be appreciated. haven't used this machine in a while just trying to see if I can get it to work again. its a white 426K. OLD!
Thanks for this. My problem is when I tighten the clutch, the needle bar engages only when I turn the handwheel away from me. When I turn the handlwheel toward me, the clutch loosens and the needle bar disengages. I have tried oiling, but no results. If I overtighten the clutch then nothing moves. Loosen a little and it disengages. Any ideas? Either way, when I press the foot pedal, the motor runs but no needle bar. It's like the clutch can't stay engaged enough to trigger the needle bar.
Your issue may still be the washer behind the clutch knob. Try all 4 positions. If you have the patience, you can also loosen the motor mount, remove the belt, remove the handwheel from the shaft. clean the shaft and the inside of the handwheel with alcohol. put some sewing machine oil on the shaft, then put everything back. Also, what is the model brand of your machine??
Thank you darling for these videos. My questio. Is : When presskng the food os the sewing machine the lever does not move in order for me to sew. What could be the proble.
It could be a number of things. I would start with cleaning and oiling the machine. I am assuming that you have an older model machine with metal gears.
That means that the machine is locked up. These machines are relatively easy to get going again. Use sewing machine oil in every gear and bushing...You will have to take plates off and oil the inside and underside. Just keep oiling and keep trying to rotate the wheel. It could take days. People do ship their machines to me for restoration. Let me know if you get it working.
most likely your machine needs to be oiled. Older machines that have been sitting for a long time get dried up. They need to be oiled with sewing machine oil. Look up an online manual for your machine on how to oil it
A couple of things. Sewing machine oil. Tap it with a wooden mallet. Heat from a hair dryer. The old oil has shellaced. You will most likely need to oil the entire machine. If none of those work, strap wrenches are great for this problem.
After watching your video I played with the clutch washer but still could not engage the needle with handwheel. The needle turns when I turn the handwheel knob but not when I turn the handwheel. What am I missing
I am not sure what you are trying to tell me. However if the needle moves when the clutch is NOT engaged with handwhell, then your handwheel is stuck onto the shaft. I use a pulley puller to remove the handwheel from the shaft. then clean the shellaced oil off, reoil, reassemble. If that is not your problem, let me know what is
The screw will not come back out of the hole. It came out the first time I put it back in and all it did was spin around and around and now it will not come out at all.
I have a different problem I hope someone here can help me with. Just bought a 158.14000 and the clutch won't turn at all. I tried taking the set screw out but the knob is still stuck so I can't even get it off to look at the washer. Any ideas why it's stuck like that? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
If the clutch knob is super stuck, a little percussive force with a wooden mallet might help. When I encounter this problem, I use a strap wrench to hold the handwheel, wrap the clutch wheel in an old towel, the using a pair of channel locks try turning with sharp force. Good luck. Once you get it off, make sure you oil it with sewing machine oil when reassembling.
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Thank you for the quick reply! I was afraid to try that kind of force but I guess it won't hurt it, so now I'm off to locate tools! Thanks!
@@tksewingmachineandrepair4243 Thank you for answering that question!, my 401G clutch is jammed tight, I didn't want to force it, or even know how to or what to use.
Hi Tania... My name is Najaah. My handwheel not moving the needle. I've removed the clutch knob and took out the washer and put it back on but it's still not moving the needle up or down...
Does the handwheel move at all? If not, then the machine is seized up. My reccomendation is to oil all areas where metal meets metal. Everyday try to move the handwheel.
