Originally Posted by
k9dancer
You may just need a new bobbin winder 'tire.' The wrong size/worn out ring can cause this problem.
It has a new tire on it. The problem is that the whole mechanism doesn't change positions when you use either the lever or the release. I'll fiddle some more with it today. If all else fails, Hubby will be home tonight, and I'll get him to unscrew the screw I think holds the whole shebang on, and go from there.