I'm so excited !! I got it to work.... I lowered the needle about an 1/8 of an inch and it picked it up
. I was reluctant as the first time I lowered it it jammed underneath. But now it's sewing. Not sure for how long as the belt is very old and starting to break. Any hints on where you can find these belts for the old machines??
AS for threading the needle I did have it threaded from left to right as I saw that in the manual that was suggested.
Thanks again