Originally Posted by
Candace
If if was sewing great until FMQing and a bent needle, I suspect your bent needle is the culprit. It hit something it shouldn't have. I've had machines go out of time simply for that reason. I'd check the timing. Also, be sure you have a correct needle in, in the correct way. If you've only changed needles, that could also be the culprit.
Candace,
We never did get any FMQing done. I just showed my wife how it would be done.
The needle was bent when I got the machine. It's bent side to side and front to back ever so slightly.
There are no replacement needles available. The owners manual calls for a Kenmore #49 needle. The Boye #2 1/2 was another match and both of those are extinct.
The Overlock needle DCx1F is the closest match available now that I can find. It's a bit short so you have to seat it shallow to get the correct length.
I've used the new needle and the old needle and there is no difference in the problems.
I'll give the timing a look.
Joe