Singer 306K help
A few months back I picked up a 306K. I finally got around to working on it the past few days, and was beyond excited when I discovered a little hidden cubby in the cabinet and found numerous feet, extra plates, an extra light bulb!, blah blah. Ok, it was like Christmas came early.
Anyway, I got everything cleaned and oiled and went to thread this beast when I ran into my problem. When I tried to pull up the bobbin thread, the needle hits the shuttle. I took out the bobbin case, that wasn't the problem. Could this be a timing issue? I've only had that problem once, and I don't remember what that particular machine was doing to have one of you guys on here know what was wrong. Since I took out the bobbin case, I'm certain that's not the issue. I also had the correct needle size in (and facing the right way...flat side back, deep groove in needle facing me). I looked through the manual online, and I can't figure out what could be wrong. I'm still a novice with the machines (still can't get that darned Kenmore working right), so I'm hoping one of you guys might know. Any help is appreciated....as always.
I am going to post pictures...I thought maybe it would be helpful. These may not be in the order listed.
Needle in correctly
Some metal thingy I thought was in the way (not sure what it is or what it does), this wasn't the problem (needle still hits shuttle when I took it off)
One shows needle as low as it will go
Position of take up lever when needle hits
Position of take up lever at highest point