Backstitch button not working on my old Kenmore

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11-28-2018, 06:00 AM

#11

quiltedsunshine

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Originally Posted by RotaryQueen

I'm working on an old Kenmore right now (158.1641) that is still stiff in some areas in spite of alcohol clean, Tri-flow, and sitting overnight in various positions. So how do you get all the Dawn rinsed out after using it as degreaser? Or do you just follow with oil?

I don't recommend it until you've tried everything else. I used Q-tips for the whole process. Just a tiny amount of straight Dawn, then worked it in. Then swabbed with water to rinse it off. Then blow with an air compressor until it was completely dry and clean. Then re-oil.

11-28-2018, 06:04 AM

#12

quiltedsunshine

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Originally Posted by Mickey2

A good spray can oil can speed things up too.

We've recently been using Kano Aerokroil at the shop, and it works better than WD-40.

11-28-2018, 09:36 AM

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newbee3

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this happened to my husquvana they fixed it. They had to replace a pad and it was not very expensive.

02-16-2019, 03:37 AM

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grandmahoney

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Give the machine a good cleaning then oil it. Don't be afraid to oil it on the inside. If there are any plastic pieces in your machine don't put oil on them. I oil only metal area that move. Using only a drop of oil on each area. Then I take the bobbin out and the thread out of the needle and run my machine as fast as it can go for just a couple of minutes. Also there is a lot of help on the web for vintage machines on U-tube that might help you!