Thank you Mickey2 for responding. Unfortunately I was sincere when I said it's not within my skills and abilities to fabricate my own. It's simply just not in my repertoire, lol! I appreciate also you taking time to google search eBay. I cannot bring myself to purchase from this vendor because of the high prices on everything he puts on eBay....I mean really....$10 for that releasing pin? He has been around awhile so somebody must be willing to pay. I just can't.
Thanks again and hopefully others will respond on here also.
And yes, since this is the older back clamping style, it does not have the numbered dial, just the nut, I am aware that Singer transitioned to the pin with one flattened end, I'm just not sure if that makes a difference in fit and/or performance with this 66 version...66-1
Originally Posted by
Mickey2
Once you have an idea of the length and width of the release pin it's not too difficult to make one. You sort of rumble through the tool box, or go to the hardware store and look for a suitable piece; a nail, pin or similar metal piece you can cut off just the right length. You can search up any
replacement part though, some specialize in older sewing machines.
There might be two different release pins for model 66, I'm not sure. The older version tensioner has a simple nut you adjust the tension with, the later version has a numbered dial the same as you 201. Double check you get the correct type.