Originally Posted by
Sammie1
how about depositing a drop of evaporust where you suspect it's seized?
I would not do that ever. Use something with an OIL based detergent not a water base. Can you remove the needle bar? You would have to retime it if you do. I have a Kenmore 15 clone in like new condition. It was frozen up all right. The needle bar shafts don't line up. Something wrong when they made it... Must have been near a holiday in the factory. That gorgeous machine is for parts, sniff. I think I was bragging that I didn't have a 15 parts machine... It could also be a bent needle bar.