I have been servicing the machine, and removed the bobbin assembly. Now I need to know how to reassemble it all and get the timing right. It is not picking up the bottom thread, though the is a new needle and the threading is done correctly.
SOURCE: elna 1600
On a 1600 the bobbing case should not turn. the metal around it should. It should remain stationary.
The part thet turns is called the hook. Is the hook spinning. Is a new needle in the machine? That is where I would start.
SOURCE: Elna SU missing stiches and breaking thread
it sounds like the needle hook timing is out. You need to get the needle in the lowest position and measure the gap from the needle to the hook point on the bobbin shuttle. It should be 1/4". You will need to remove the foot and foot plate to be able to see. I use a 1/4" drill bit as a gauge. If you need to adjust it, you will need to remove the free arm cover to the right of the foot and loosen the 2 allen head screws that hold the drive gear. Adjust the gap, tighten the screws and retry. Usually if the needle catches the thread to early, it will make a bad stitch and the upper thread will break. If it catches to late, it will make thread loops and the machine will skip stitches. Good luck, these are a good machine and worth fixing. Phil
SOURCE: The thread from the needle that goes down to pick up bobbin doesn
make sure your needle's flat bit shows to the back and it is in deep anough. else your timing is out.
SOURCE: do not know how to thread bobbin on elna
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i solved the problem after i had a closer look at the top of machine
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