Originally Posted by luv2learn
Here are the adjustments I have tried changing at different intervals. .:
1.The position and amount of pressure on the
presser bar and foot, (using the knob on top, and the
little screw inside that puts tension on the bar)
2. How tight the presser foot lifter is.
3. The stitch regulator knob, which doen't seem to change
the stitch much for the amount of space it screws in and
out.
Do I just need to continue fidgeting with it until I get her to make that tiny little stitch and be happy with that? What is the LONGEST feasible stitch I should expect from her? What other things could I try? Oh, also the belt is not on her, I am just hand wheeling her. . . could THAT be a contributor to the problem? (Though if she was a handcrank would that matter?)
Thanx in advance, I know there's a lot of knowledge out there. Brenda
Brenda the 66 is the machine I know like the back of my hand and after reading this I would ask if you could take the rear inspection plate off (the round one in back) and look where the stitch regulator screw is and what it operates. There is a square piece that rides in a slide that should be oiled really well. Then make sure the little pin is oiled where the screw tapers down to the regulator.
Just inspect this area really well and oil the area really good and that might help you out.
Billy