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This is my bobbin case, how do I get it opened up? I tried to look at the link and it looks like the set up is a little different, the thing on mine is short, and it will not move like they did it in the photo or a video I looked at. I also looked at another link to remove the feed dog. I undid the screw but it did not fall our or I couldn't really see how to get it out. I was scared I would not be able to get it back together, so I put the screw back in.
http://mysewingmachineobsession.blog...ger-66-or.html
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http://mysewingmachineobsession.blog...ger-66-or.html
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I looked it up, and it looks like the early type 66 needs the positioning bracket to come off with the bobbin case. If I understand this correctly the early version doesn't have the adjustment option like the 99 does and later 66 and should be less trouble to put back together. Model 66 and 99 aren't completely identical, but pretty close. If it should turn out other wise the worst senario is an hour or so spent on adjusting for enough space for the hook and thread to pass around while it still runs smoothly and quietly (less clicking from the bobbin case).
Very interesting to get to know all these details :- ) On the pluss side, your machine doesn't look like it's rusty, just a bit grimy.
Very interesting to get to know all these details :- ) On the pluss side, your machine doesn't look like it's rusty, just a bit grimy.
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#25
I found some of the 'process' pictures.
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and another one of clean and back together
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Have you downloaded the pdfs from http://web.archive.org/web/201610160...achine_manual/ ??
The one about the bobbin area shows the 'newer' one like the link you posted. It also shows how to put a wick in to keep the bobbin case oiled. I think my sister's was missing the spring type holder for the wick. I see you have that piece.
Make sure you use penetrating oil to get the screw out. Patience is in order.
Another of the TFSR pdfs is the underside and there are rollers on the underside that need to be cleaned and oiled well, so that they roll and not just slide.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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and another one of clean and back together
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Have you downloaded the pdfs from http://web.archive.org/web/201610160...achine_manual/ ??
The one about the bobbin area shows the 'newer' one like the link you posted. It also shows how to put a wick in to keep the bobbin case oiled. I think my sister's was missing the spring type holder for the wick. I see you have that piece.
Make sure you use penetrating oil to get the screw out. Patience is in order.
Another of the TFSR pdfs is the underside and there are rollers on the underside that need to be cleaned and oiled well, so that they roll and not just slide.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
#26
jlamere
I was trying to find another place on the internet about the wick and found http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...a-t183703.html
and http://color-my-world-with-warmth.bl...k-on-66-1.html
that show the red felt wick for the 66-1 machine.
Hope this helps, probably better than my hit or miss photos
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
I was trying to find another place on the internet about the wick and found http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...a-t183703.html
and http://color-my-world-with-warmth.bl...k-on-66-1.html
that show the red felt wick for the 66-1 machine.
Hope this helps, probably better than my hit or miss photos
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUwQn_T6LnQ I found this video. I will have to watch more of it later, but it is the same as mine.
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True. Made me cringe... I didn't watch it all nor did I look at the 2nd one. It looked like the decals were in pretty decent shape before he started (from what I could see on my phone).
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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