My machine has a squeak and I can't locate it!!
In addition to my avatar, I have a Kenmore 117.740 made in 1956 by Gritzner Kaiser. It's my dedicated FMQ machine. I oil it when I complete a project. I try to oil not only the red marked areas, but every place where metal meets metal.
Today I was using it and it started squeaking. I oiled it again but I guess I am missing the dry spot because I didn't stop the squeak. I disengaged the clutch so I can be sure the squeak isn't in the motor or the handwheel. I think the squeak is in the top of the machine, not the bottom. I actually think it's in the spot above the needle but I can't find anywhere else to oil. I used the machine for a bit squeak and all but it was getting worse and worse so I quit. I'm at a loss.
I think I oiled a bit too much, I wiped a lot away. I don't have any more FMQ to do for the next week or so. My thinking is to just let the machine sit during that time and hope that my oil magically finds it way to the spot where it's needed. Any suggestions??
Thanks!