kimjohny Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I changed the check spring in the tension control unit. I thought I did it correctly but I have extremely tight top tension even though my tension knob is as loose as it can get. I've had to really tighten up my bobbin case, there's not much (if any) drop to it and the bobbin thread is still showing on the top. I think the ear of the spring is engaged in the slot on the shaft, the spring snaps back when flipped. Not sure what I did wrong but it's something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I would recommend you start again, rethread the top thread path completely... the top tension should not be affected by the bobbin, so maybe you have the thread catching on something else? then if that doesn't work I would go back to your bobbin, loosen it back up again so that you get the drop test right, take the check spring out and make sure you put it back in OK so that the u shape of the check spring is in the same place as the u shape of the bobbin case. Make sure that there is no lint anywhere in the bobbin case... Have you also checked for any threads in your bobbin area which could have broken off and still be causing a problem? clean your bobbin area with WD40, hope you have success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjohny Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I know that the bobbin doesn't affect the top tension, I was trying to explain how tight the top was. I did as you suggested and nothing has changed. When I wrote about the check spring I was speaking of the tension control check spring, not the spring in the bobbin case. I'm wondering if i got the spring ear into the slot of the shaft? Wonder when I'll ever get the hang of this machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjohny Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Janette, thank you for responding. I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjohny Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Well, I moved the 3 hole thread guide (above the tension control) to more of a 8:00/2:00 position and the tension got better. The top tension is as loose as it can get but at least the bobbin thread isn't coming up to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 If the spring is in place inside the tension assembly, can you double check that the the spring, as seen when looking at it in front of the tension assembly and with it resting against the edge of the slot, is at the 11 o'clock position and not higher. Also check that there is space between the spring and the cover of the machine behind the tension assembly so the thread doesn't bind anywhere back there. If it does, you can loosen the hex screw on the side and adjust the whole thing in our out so it doesn't bind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjohny Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 Checked and it all looks as you suggested. Thanks for the help. The stitches look better but if I had to loosen the top tension any more I would not be able to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janette Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Oh, sorry my mistake, I thought you were talking about the check spring in the bobbin... in which case ignore all of my previous suggestions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjohny Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 No problem, never hurts to check those things anyways. I appreciate the help. Heaven knows I'm not doing so well on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It's possible you didn't correctly install the new spring- check your users manual - there is a section in there on how to replace/install a new spring and it has photos. If all else fails, call Amy on Monday for help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I always take pictures of things before I remove so I know what order to put it back together again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjohny Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I replaced it using the manual. Second guessing myself because of the tightness. Taking a picture is usually my plan...until I forget. Poor Amy, another call from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Kim, don't beat up on yourself.. we've all been in situations that need calls to Amy. My goodness she learned who we were by our voices.. we'd called that often. All that stopped when she chewed himself out for messing around inside the head of the machine.. Amy loves helping folks, because she is a very strong supporter of APQS, and wants everyone to have fun using their machines, and fixes your problems so you can enjoy it also. Hope you get a call in to her today. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimjohny Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Spoke to Brenda this morning and I apparently over tightened the spring before I tightened the set screw. Thank goodness there is so much support available. Now on to getting the thumb of the hook assembly off of the hook finger. Thanks for all the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Glad you got things worked out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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