PATTIESPEARL

I have acquired a singer 31-15 that is in pretty rough shape. I have been cleaning it up and have replaced a few things on it that were broken. It is now moving freely. I ordered a new thread tensioner as the old one was broken. I do not remember how to put in on the machine. I did this a couple of years ago with my DGD's Kenmore, but I have slept since then and do not remember what I did

caroloto

Not sure if any of these links help?

http://www.april1930s.com/html/tensi...er_sewing.html

http://tandtrepair.com/General_Tips.html

http://navyaviation.tpub.com/10330/css/10330_61.htm

miriam

They are like any other tension. Here is a go to manual: http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/

PATTIESPEARL

Thank you, Miriam, This is exactly what I needed.

miriam

I had a tension stump me for a while today. Then I figured out someone had put the wrong spring in it. If you get stumped snap a few pics and maybe we can coach you through it.

cricket_iscute

It looks like others have you covered. All I can add is that you need to do it at a time when you are feeling rested and patient. I've had trouble re-assembling tensioners also. It might help if you put the machine on its back so you aren't also fighting gravity.

PATTIESPEARL

I appreciate all of the help. Hope all of the parts arrive tomorrow