Tammi -- so I got home and lubed and oiled the machine. Runs like a top!!!! Now just one more thing I need to fix. There's a washer that needs to go in behind the stitch length control...Here are pics. I know that the washer goes with the 3 bent tips going inward toward the inside, but how in the world can I get this washer in place? This is a real bugger to slide into place. Got any suggestions? Here are some pics.