Originally Posted by
Phyllis nm
There are 2 screws above the needle. The bottom screw is for needle changing. The top screw is for needle adjusting. It may need to be moved closer to the hook. It may be set for a different size needle. I use 29x3 SY3741 DIX1-110-18 in mine.
It threads left to right. And the wheel turns forward.
Thanks Phyllis. Hints are noted. Found an OSMG locally who works on these old machines but he has been very ill and we will have to wait a couple of weeks to take our 29-4 to visit him. That is what happens when you become an Old Sewing Machine Guy!