Joe, I was not familiar with the tension instructions. Thank you for posting that link. I'll surely check that out. I will try your suggestions with a full-loaded bobbin and the case to verify the tension. I will also maybe take that tension assembly back off and see if I can't get that stud to come out. Do you think a soak in liquid wrench would work? I don't have any denatured alcohol.
I appreciate your input. I am just at such a loss with this machine. Although it doesn't sew properly, the little that it does do is nice. I was really looking forward to using this machine. By the way, is it normal for the needle to continue the up and down movement when taking your foot off the pedal? It's like it doesn't want to stop right away. It's the only machine I have that does this. Could this be a related issue (if it is one)?