kenmore 117.959 not picking up thread
I've got a kenmore 117.959 sewing machine, I believe it's from 1949. The manual isn't terribly helpful, the diagrams aren't very good and the directions not specific. I'm pretty sure I have it threaded properly, and the bobbin is threaded properly as well. But the needle isn't picking up the bobbin thread.
My father in law picked it up cheap for his son to use, it's his first machine. I'd really like to get it working for him. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!