On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:44:56 -0800, Steve B wrote:

TYVM! I did have the manual, but not the parts chart. Upon first
inspection, I see I am missing one disc on the thread tensioner up top. I
was able to get it timed today, and it is sewing 80% better. I think with a
little tweaking, I can get the other 20%. It's like a Rubik's cube, not too
difficult after the first time. BTW, my best time was 1:50 on the cube.

Ah, that'd do some strange things to the tension. I'm curious, though, as to
what you're using for thread lubricant (or is it not necessary at slower
speeds?) I've never sewn on a machine with an on-board lubrication system.