It's working!
Thanks so so much to everyone who tried to help me. The link the ArchaicArcane gave me was especially helpful. Between that site and the online adjusters Manuel, I got the bobbin case base apart and cleaned the little bit of lint out. I also put in a little oil. The problem was that the bobbin case base was stuck and would not move. Now when I put the throat plate on, the needle goes the way it should. My poor little machine was sorely lacking in lubrication. I can't wait to start sewing.
Thanks again, Gina