I spent the better part of my Sunday evening playing on the Kenmore.
I am currently missing:
a handle for the handcrank (almost done with the new one)
the needle clamp
The lock nut for the top pivot screw
Set screws for the hinge pins
the back half of the top tension plate.. (gonna make a new one)
Since every part was removed and cleaned it moves like new now. I can spin the handwheel and it freewheels for a couple of rotations.
This machine was a lesson is manufacturing economy. I usually deal with very early machines that were made in the peak of the cost/quality cycle. This machines was made to be simple and cheap to manufacture. The stamped arm for the shuttle driver is a hoot.... The repair is clearly visible here.
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It slipped back on the base nicely.
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Closed up and almost ready to sew.
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the back
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the shuttle race and holder
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The "best" shot I could get to highlight the crack using flash and low angle.
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