301 Take-Up Lever Trouble
I just had to pick up a second 301 (LBOW) last weekend. It was clean and in perfect condition! (Warning sign?) Made a little noise when tested, but I figured some oil and lube would fix that. (Slightly impatient DH in the background, so not much time to check her out!) She is so pretty!
Her problem is there is "play" in the take up lever. Without thread, she sews smoothly and quietly, like a 301 should! Once threaded, the thread pulls the TUL down so it hits the face plate. There is a dinged spot on the FP where it has hit...probably why the machine was donated to the thrift shop. I can move the TUL up and down with my hand about 1". Anyone had experience with this problem? I put my other 301 next to it and there is no "play" in her TUL. I removed the presser foot bar in order to tighter the first screw but that is tight already. I know they are reverse threaded.No OSMG in my area so hoping to fix it myself!
Mo-rie