Originally Posted by
onaemtnest
I'm not Lori S so I apologize for jumping in but when my Viking makes the sound I think you are describing I change the needle, it's amazing to me even if it's a new needle out of the package sometimes that is all it takes. Vikings are lubricated for life at the factory so lubing is not required and with my machine it flat out says not to. However, I often wonder what life means to a manufacturer.
Since it was in storage for so long I would take it in to have a good check by someone familiar with Viking machines, especially if you live in a humid climate or the storage was not in a climate controlled area.
Congrats on a such a wonderful trade, I never seem to be in the right place at the right time for these types of blessings!
I agree that Most Vikings don't need to be oiled but that doesn't apply to all. I have the mega quilter and it does require oiling, alot of you use it alot. I love all of m Vikings and they are all good machines. Normally if it makes a thumping sound its due to a needle needing to be changed. You can not use the sidewinder bobbing winder for Vikings because they are wound in a different direction plus you can't buy most of the already filled ones; they have to be for Viking and rather they are clear or colored they will have the H on them and that will be on top rather you are winding it or loading it.