Yes, the tensions match exactly. Actually, if you go back to the 1st page of this thread you'll see on the pictures that Miriam posted of the Singer 401G, that it has the same tension too (look closely). Also, Elizabeth seems to have many different machines, and on this one (
http://mysewingmachineobsession.blog...f-tension.html), it's like mine (she doesn't specify if it's a A, G, or M), whereas this one (a 301 —
http://mysewingmachineobsession.blog...-assembly.html) seems to have the same parts as the 401A...
Oooh I'm so sorry for your kitty too. So young...