Rodney

Glenn I think your processes may be more effective. This is just what I know how to do. I actually have her mostly assembled and moved into the LR at this point. I'm still repairing the lid. The top of it has all the veneer patches glued in but there's a big chunk missing from one corner then more shellac and it can go on.
I've got the machine in the cabinet and am starting on it. So far I know I have to rebuild the top tension. It looks like there's a spring missing and I need to get the stitch regulator freed up. The parts machine may be getting robbed here shortly.
I'm pretty pleased with her so far, she looks good in the LR and Olivia and I both are having fun treadling her even if we can't actually sew with her yet.
Rodney

Glenn

My processes are just my method but they are many more and yours are just fine and work for you. No right or wrong way. The main thing is to enjoy the journey the destination is always not the important thing. You will have a nice looking machine in a very nice cabinet and will look great in any home.
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Rodney

I'm having tension problems.
The upper tension was all wrong and missing the cone shaped coil spring and the check spring was mangled. I robbed the other machine, cleaned everything as thoroughly as I could and put those parts in.
The machine stitches (Yay! no timing issues!)but the top thread is too tight. It's basically a straight line and is pulling enough to curl the test fabric.
So far I've checked the manual to make sure it was threaded correctly, reassembled the top tension a couple more times, tightened the shuttle tension as far as I could and have used two different threads on both the bobbin and top thread. The nut for the tension is backed almost all the way out.
I've also taken the cover plate off the end. I don't see anything to release the tension when the presser foot is up.
I think I'm missing something. I know some Singer tensions have a pin to release the pressure on the tension disks. It's very possible that I just don't see it. Does the 27 have that same setup?
Any help would be appreciated, I'll tackle it again in the morning. I'm very close to a working machine again.
Thanks,
Rodney

Rodney

I think I have the problem solved. I switched out the shuttle and now I'm getting good stitches.
Rodney

Rodney

I also figured out the tension release. There is no connection to the presser foot lever. Model 27s have a manual release. It's the thumb tab on the upper tension assembly.
One of those Doh! moments...
Rodney

oldsewnsew

shuttles get gummed up under the tension spring, and way inside the bore. clean and polish after disassy. Tension adj is about like any other. 1oz drop

Rodney

I'll give that a shot. Even though I have a few I would still like that one to work too. IIRC both my 27s came with 2 shuttles. I'm grateful for that. They're not cheap to replace and it's always good to have a spare.
I just finished getting the stitch regulator freed up. It's still a little sticky on the longer stitch lengths but at least I can turn it with my fingers now. I think time and use will free it up the rest of the way.

Just an observation. This machine was well taken care of when it was new and in use based on the amount of dried oil I've found on it so far. Ella made it a point to oil her sewing machine regularly. It's also apparent based on the wear on the bed that Ella made a lot of things with it.
Rodney