lkl Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 My 2012 Lucey's tension control check spring has lost its flexibility. What are the warning signs I should watch for to know if it needs to replaced? Thank you. Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Railroading, flatlining, broken top threads, and other things as well. Replace it. Zeke. You also might want to check and see if its too close to the machine housing. It may be just hung up on that. You'll need a small Allen wrench for that. I think it's a 5/32" wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lkl Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Zeke I replaced the top tension check spring. It was quick and easy to do. I was having a few unexplained top thread breaks or snaps even though the tension looked great. I buffed for burrs, cleaned, checked the needle and hopping foot height, the timing and replaced the pigtails. I then replaced the thread, bobbin, bobbin case, needle and applied Sewers Aid, but still had the occasional break. Since replacing the worn tension check spring, all is good again. I just finished a quilt with no thread breakage. Excellent signs to watch for if you think the tension check spring is spent. Thank you. Leslie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Is there a tutorial on how to replace the check spring? I'm not sure my manual has anything on this feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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