Miriam,
I fooled with the needles a bit more and about half I needed to insert with needle nose pliers and the other half went right in. So they do "work" but are not right. Guess I'll hold onto them as no one else makes them that has any inventory except Organ. The eyes look OK but I need to get my new W&G treadle fixed up more before I take for a test spin. Just bought yesterday and it's one step above boat anchor with lovely irons. Cloth plate was solid rust but she's still a beauty.
Jon