Originally Posted by
ArchaicArcane
Christy, it doesn't look tension related to me... it looks too small in diameter. How big is the post for the tensioner?
Tammi, the post is normal sized. I laid out the parts for the tension piece and it appears to all be there from what I can find out about it BUT the presser foot is NOT releasing the tension pin. I removed the entire tension unit from the machine and have it set in as per the instructions in the service manual but it is still not working. The only thing I can figure is either someone replaced the inside pin and it is too short ~or~ somehow this little part goes in the pin or the flipper behind it to make a better connection. That really wouldn't make sense though since the "pin" is not threaded. I'm just frustrated with this piece and not knowing where it goes!