Originally Posted by
miriam
makes you wonder if someone dropped the machine on the balance wheel or something. Maybe read the bit 'never force it get a bigger hammer' during a repair. I believe I have one with a problem in that same area - I've kind of been going back and forth trying to decide if it is a parts machine or something that can be revived - meanwhile it is on the shelf waiting for it's moment I guess.... sure does turn nice.
I would just make it a parts machine or have it sit on shelf looking pretty- but that's me. Too many other interesting machines to play and sew with.
Sorry I'm no help.