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    Old 01-09-2015, 04:29 PM
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    Default Feather Weight tension assembly spring

    While working on a Morse Lightweight tension assemble that came undone unexpectedly, I was looking at all my other machines (singers) and noticed that one of my (3) featherweights did not have a tension spring in the assembly. I wondered if it was necessary because the last time I sewed with it (couple of years) it worked just fine.

    2nd question: Does anyone have a schematic for the Morse tension assembly? I couldn't find anything on the internet.
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    Old 01-09-2015, 04:34 PM
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    I googled Morse sewing machine tension assembly and got some stuff. I don't know if it will help or not.
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    Old 01-10-2015, 04:56 AM
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    Originally Posted by barny
    I googled Morse sewing machine tension assembly and got some stuff. I don't know if it will help or not.
    I did too. I found a very helpful video from Sharon Shambers site but the Morse assembly is different. Found for vintage singers but they were not helpful. Much more simplified than the M assembly too. Thanks.
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    Old 01-11-2015, 08:39 AM
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    I did get out my featherweight and it does not sew well without the spring. I must have broken it the last time I used it but I didn't find any broken pieces. I can get a sprng locally
    I did find videos on Ask.com about the Morse but still have no luck in getting it back in place. Guess I have to break down and invest in a repairman.
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