Originally Posted by
chris_quilts
Posting another picture and hoping someone can id what the stuff is. I found it under a plate in the undercarriage of the machine. Plate is held in by 2 little screws. I titled the picture the belly of the beast.
Is it old gunky grease? If so, how do I clean it out (what products) and what do I replace it with?
Chris
Chris that is dried up sewing machine grease - at least that is what it looks like from here! I'd get a tooth pick - the plastic ones with brushes really work well! Dig out all that stuff and re-lube with sewing machine lubricant - not grease! You should always use the lubricant on gears, oil everywhere else!
nancy
I see Monica answered, but be careful with Q-tips - they can leave fuzz!