The block is actually labelled, so I'm pretty sure I didn't plug it in wrong, I really don't know what happened. The block wire looks old and awful compared to the light wire which was changed and also the "new" motor I guess may have been new. But the case or box whatever you want to call it for the "block" just came apart in my hands and according to my aunt something was missing inside of it. I did oil the sewing machine today though and put the tractor knob on it and it turns and sews very nicely. It's unfortunate that I can't figure out a way to make it electric or rig something up.
Do you know if it's possible to adjust the needle bar at all so it can take 15x1 needles? I looked at a video of grinding needles and everything but I don't think I'm brave enough to try it even though a desktop grinder really doesn't cost that much. It looks like mini welding to me and kind of freaks me out.