20 Most Recent Olde Thompson PW-500 Questions & Answers

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Undoi the foot control and you will see a small square thing called a suppressor, take it out because it has probably blown, you do not need to replace it.

It sound as though the needle shaft is bent. Using a plyer to gently adjust the needle shaft so the needle hits the center of the opening it's supposed to go through. Test. If it continues to hit something after going below the plate then it could very well be a timing issue. Refer to your owners manual on timing related issues.

The thickness of the fabric should be enough to go easily under the presser foot.

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have you the serial #? Try ismacs they have a huge data base and are extremely helpful

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