Here's some repair thoughts out in space...go to:
http://www.fixya.com/support/t266607..._length_needle
Here's suppose to be a tech to help you w/questions at:
http://www.fixya.com/support/p131263...ng_1/solutions
Did read online there is a yahoo group just for these machines and are supp to be a big help too. Good luck! Nothing worse then a sickness on our machines!!
There are many posts out there on search w/this machine and other fix it needs, but, couldn't find exactly what you were looking for past what I posted...Keep us posted! Skeat