The springs I received were flimsy compared to the originals. Its also possible my 201 has a tension assembly from a 66 or 99. The springs seem large for the finned spindle. So this time I ordered takeup springs for the 66 as well.
I'm sure there is a nice little 66 or 99 in my future, would just like to get everyone working properly before September when I get my 14' X 22' studio back and room to set them all up. We are talking about a 301, a 201, 15-91 and a 1941 15 and a FW. Maybe I'll put those 185s to work as well.
Why everyone decided to get wounded at the same time is a mystery. Since I've not been sewing as much this late winter and spring, its not from overuse.
I have adopted a housing project for homeless families and will be making a lot of 60" X 80" quilts.