Originally Posted by
barny
You can also put a small paper clip in there and twist it to fit. Or use picture frame wire and bend it to make a thread guide until you find the piece that goes on it.
This is pretty much what I was going to suggest.
I just had a quick look trying to find a decent shot of your missing thread guide and didn't get very far.
Maybe another member who has one can post a quick picture of the thread guide?
Rodney