Anyone with a Viking machine, have you had trouble using the Schmetz needles? I have a Viking Emerald 183, and tried using a Schmetz needle and couldn't get the needle to go up into the needle shaft. Switched to a Organ needle and had no problems getting the needle into the shaft and the screw tightened as it should be.
Have used Schmetz on my other machines without ever having a problem, I love their Jeans needle. Apparently the Viking machines doesn't like them. Has anyone come across this situation? Chris