Consew 225 Hook Timing

This video shows how to adjust the hook timing on a Consew 225 industrial sewing machine. The timing procedure also applies to other machines in the same class, like Singer 111W155, Juki 562, etc.

[@srv232]

Your video is the best instructional video I have ever seen for any machine, period. You should offer this as a service to all companies who really want their customers to learn and enjoy their machines.

[@jamesdavies7526]

As an industrial arts teacher for many years....All I can say is this is one of the best DIY video I have seen!

[@ajkurp5919]

Uwe, you are my hero. You are obviously very knowledgeable, but your video and teaching are top notch. Thank you very much for your time and effort to share with us.

[@rheniformer]

I was in awe of the quality, clarity and editing of your video. I could not imagine a way it could have been better. I really appreciate the effort into this which will be very helpful to me.

[@Gold_Hunt_Australia]

Hello from Australia my name is Steve. I am the proud owner of a singer 211a566aa. It has been serving me well until recently when my hook timing fell out from heavy use and a loose screw on the hook timing gear. after watching your video I was able to put my machine back into correct timing and now it sews like a dream as it did when I first purchased the machine. This machine has had very little use over the past 20 years by the previous owner. It now is being used every day and keeps up with its reputation of being a tough machine for medium to heavy work thank you very much for your video as the consew machine is quite similar and it was easy for me to follow your very clear steps. Thank you very much from Steve cheers and have a great day.

[@chind69]

I don't even have an industrial sewing machine, but I loved watching this video from start to finish. Fantastic detail. Thank you.

[@hindocarina]

I have since bought a consew 226 and adjusted it according to your video. It's sewing great! Thank you so much.

[@thesergeant3524]

This is probably the best hook timing tutorial video I have ever seen. Excellent work Uwe!

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[@shrconstruction]

Thank you so much for the video. I had to replace my hook assembly and for some reason the timing was way off, last guy had it set very different than you showed. I followed your video and now my old juki is running perfect, better than before even. People like you make me keep utube as a super valuable resource. Hats off to you sir!

[@piecetoyou8285]

Wow,brilliant What you show is very clear and precise footage` its the best iv ever seen on you tube by far, and I have watched at least 1500 video in the past year, everything to do with sewing machines, I really appreciate the detail of these video`s , especially the different split screen positions on the workings of a particular piece in one seen on the screen.that divides you from the rest out there,very clever. Its very clear and illustrate showing exactly whats going on, Never have I seen some one else go to this much effort to explain by film without speech, Demonstrating great information on the correct distance needle to shuttle and other etc, Please continue making video`s I can`t imagine the time its taken to produce these, but believe me its been worth the effort, You educate thousands of people that will really appreciate your efforts putting these out there, Any one that watch your films will have the confidence to adjust what is appropriate to get the settings correctly no problem, Music ain`t bad either very relaxing, Thank you

[@glennalexander5547]

This is an excellent informative video which I have used to reset timing on our Seiko LWB binding machines.....I am based in south Island of New Zealand and we don't have any sewing machine mechanics in our area so we do all work in house ..Thanks Uwe 👊👍

[@100healey]

Hi Uwe, thanks you for your videos. I have a Consew 226 walking foot machine and I'm definitely a beginner. I restore old cars so mainly working with vynal and leather. I bought my machine second hand supposedly fully serviced and just about everything was wrong including the drive belt not aligned to the timing marks. So I set everything up to your instructions and the machine is working much better. Us beginners could do with a video on needle and thread selection for different materials if that is part of your expertise in the area. But thank you for helping work through the problems I was having. Cheers, Larry

[@natecaine7473]

This is an exceptionally well done video. Sharp and clear images, excellent instructions. If only more of KZbin was this well done! One question: To my eye the hook is sweeping past the scarf very close to the bottom of the scarf. Other machines spec this nearer the center or even top of the scarf. Is there any explanation on why the Consew is calibrated this way?

[@apyramidbuilder]

OMG!!!!!! Thank you! Just realizing the Consew 225 is EXACTLY the same setup as The Juki 1508N !!!!!! This is the best ever for the Jukin 1508

[@mikemakuh5319]

THANKS! I have looked at soo many videos that just say nothing!, 'and you can not type in what you want on KZbin any longer and find a specific topic . Thank you again.

[@demartinsm8479]

I have a commercial machine (Chandler) given to my by a friend who stated that he could not get it working. I struggled with it as well, but now have the right info to tackle this setting thanks to this video. Great job.

[@carnivorewelder]

Although I have a Consew 227R with some differences from the 225 I found your video very easy to understand and your videography is awesome! You saved me hundreds of dollars in getting my machine timed at least once a year. Thank you!

[@wwtbob]

Uwe...absolutely the best professional video for resetting the timing on this type rotary hook...I have made videos on re-timing Singer Class 95 and 96 rotary hook machines, but I needed the help of your video to re-time a Consew 226-R. The best help tip for me was that the needle had to start to rise again from its lowest point 3/32" just as the hook came into the hook 1/16" above the needle's eye. I was able to eyeball all of that after loosening the "big gear" screws and manually moving the hook point to the correct spot. After that, the machine was sewing perfectly again! Thanks again!!!

[@danajeffress2782]

Excellent tutorial! Great speed, excellent filming with clear and concise shots of the important nitty-gritty. Very nicely done. Thank you!

[@ocelot2703]

Uwe, thank you for your videos. I purchased a Consew 226 two weeks ago and have been working my way through all of the adjustments and mechanisms. Found the hook assembly was not the correct one, got the replacement today, this video was exactly what I needed. Very fiddly adjustment but well worth the effort. Thank you, again!

[@cdvax11]

Great video. I have a slightly different machine, but the detail of this video really makes it clear where I'm trying to get.

[@deltajohnny]

What a wonderful video... I have a Pfaff 1245 so I guess that it is not applicable to my machine, but it is very interesting to see such professional advice and impeccable filming and editing. Thank you very much!

[@robertschafer53]

great photography and video, explained perfectly.. I had my singer in a highly recommended shop in Fresno multiple times and it always broke or wadded up thread. shop said I was doing something wrong , after carefully readjusting the the timing it now sews perfectly, thanks for the video

[@rc51cbrguy]

This is by far one of the most easy-to-follow and well-presented video. Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@cryan8181]

Top shelf video and explanation. One of the best demonstrations I have see to date on KZbin(and I have watched dozens if not hundreds of them).

[@Mog58]

Outstanding presentation. One of the clearest instructional videos on hook timing on KZbin.

[@uhadonejob]

This video is a work of art my friend. I can only imagine all the folks this will help going foreward.

[@collinjhuls]

This is awesome. I bought a Amish abused 111w155 6 months ago and started taking it apart as it was supposed to have issues after busting a needle. Despite having been used and abused by the Amish I don't see bad wear. I will be watching all your videos that pertain to put this back together once I get the missing parts located. Your videos are immensely helpful. Thank you

[@jasond696]

Thank you so much! I was recommended every trick in the book but after watching your video I realized my needle was in backwards.

[@graciehaddock55]

I cant even tell you how long i searched. Thank you! For the love of God Thank YOU....😭IVE BEEN STUCK FOR DAYS!

[@cw57641]

Fantastic video. I just got my 111w155 that has not run in 20 years up and running following your video. THANKS

[@nealhere]

Wow on the incredible production quality. I would love to have a voice narration rather than subtitles. Thats just me I learn better listening and watching. You are a great artist in repair and video production. Art in motion. All the best neal sw fla

[@Usuallyright]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information! I stumbled across something yesterday which may help someone. The bobbin cover plate is exactly 3/32" thick.

[@autouniontypeA]

Totally superb, really helped me to set up a new hook on my Singer 111W156 absolutely the best explanation on the net. Thank you.

Thank you I have been having a problem with my Seiko and I could not have asked for better infomation than this. I will be sorting it out on the weekend and I know it will now work the way it should extremly informative video.

[@RuthHuggins]

This was an awesome video! The best instructional I have ever seen. This was a tricky little problem to repair and it was presented clearly and with calming music. Thank you so much.

[@oleksandragroves4675]

Best timing video out there. Even for someone like me, who knew zero about how to do it. My machine works great now.

[@Derpn8r]

i am now strangely hoping that one of our three consews has something maladjusted just so i can practice what i seen/learned here and make the machine run better. great video and thanks for helping me understand how what i been working with for 30 years operates

[@Engineer-Machinist]

You did an absolutely amazing job with clarity and explanation! Huge help for timing my Singer 211G 165! The manual from 1954 was decent but I still had questions.

[@debbiestevens4913]

Excellent tutorial and video quality! Just purchased the Consew 225 and need all the education I can find, Thanks.

[@judyslonestarshop]

This is the most excellent video of setting the timing I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing.

[@mollycasey39]

Very well done. I followed the steps easily. This machine I was working on had other issues, but this was great!!

[@jeffdoucette6989]

The absolute best timing video on the internet !!!!!

[@lovinglife3675]

What a fantastic tutorial, demystifying the hook timing adjustment and showing slow time how the mechanism works so beautifully together ! Thank you so much and I echo all those comments below ...

[@jeffbyers1516]

World class, spot on videos, the best I've ever seen. Thanks for putting the time and effort in. Please keep up the good work Uwe

[@slimmers00]

Thank you so much! This has to be the best instruction out there on the subject.

[@rohlatramsbottom2751]

This is the best video I seen. It explains everything. I been using the service mechanic every time i had a problem. Thank you so so much

[@fstarockaburns425]

very nice vid. I achieved the hook timing by loosening the 2 set screws on the smaller driven gear instead - also, when you set the needle height, where in relation to the machine is that done?

[@UweXY]

One of the set screws on the small gear also sits inside a groove to prevent the gear from rotating/slipping on the hook shaft. If you rotate the small gear and move the set screw out of the groove, then hook timing is very likely to slip as soon as the going gets tough. The needle (bar) height is set in relation to the tip of the hook.

[@jordjosh2]

OMG this is the very best video i've seen out there..thank you soooooo much... i'm always tryin to work on my machines myself...and just recently i was having issues with the bobbin area after watching this and another you have on getting thread from underneath the bobbin i'm set to take care of the problem...i have a singer 111w154.. God Bless

[@lc3585]

Outstanding video! Saved me a service call :) Clear and concise. Thanks!

[@georgesanchez9971]

Just quality video. The very best I have seen. Thank you for your efforts!

[@harrylsilva]

Best video I ever seen . Thanks for educate me on how to work on my 225 Consew . . One thing I wish I can do with my 225 Consew is to slow it down , is to fast for me . . Thanks again .

[@UweXY]

+Harry Silva To slow down your machine you can either change existing pulleys to change the speed a little, or install a servo motor and/or a speed reducer pulley to change the speed a lot.

[@documetricsinc.6135]

Absolutely professional, informative videos. Pacing, production values, cinematography are all top notch, head and shoulders above anything else I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing your expertise. So, your hook drive shaft was aligned, but mine is about 10-15 degrees off on my 226R-1. How is that alignment adjusted so I can proceed?

[@andyshane4167]

Spectacular work! I wish my Pfaff was as easy to see.

[@witchsabrina]

Thank you! Been sitting under my machine for hours today at work wondering why it stopped sewing! Lol

[@Dickrickulous]

This is one you should watch. Thank you. Brilliant well done old chap.

[@allennoftz6610]

Great video quality and clear instructions. Unbelievable !

[@DoctorWonka]

Best instructional video for timing I have seen! I have a Singer 211G155 that is identical to this Consew. Thanks!

[@haweater1555]

Fantastic close up photography and an excellent production overall. I found this video as a suggestion after playing another vid from "Alexander Dyer"

[@bRETTfAVREatgbnyjmni]

This is an excellent teaching video. I have a 226 that has an issue with the bobbin hitting the foot plate. I saw how you adjusted it back and forth, how do I adjust it up and down? Thanks!

[@jamesosullivan4901]

The best Tutorial video out there on timing my Singer 111w-101 sewing machine, Same as Consew 225 timing.

[@labodaleatherlabodaleather5734]

Thank you for producing this great video. I need to replace the hook in my Singer 111w155. Your video and the sub video with Eric's recommendations will make this easy. I will play this when replacing the hook as the music is so soothing. Thank you again.

[@kevinbeale4879]

Thank you! I've now got a clear idea what the hook is doing,

[@Doctor_Al]

A tour de force on youtube video making. Thank you for this great content.

[@UweBehrendt]

Thanks from Uwe to Uwe the best video ive seen yet for this procedure

[@placestosea]

great video, can you confirm this applies to a older consew 226? thanks

[@TheAdrian1971]

This is exactly what I was looking for, but I must admit that I got a little lost from minute 8:00, (I didn't understand why he removed the ring from the needle bar).Anyway thank you very much for the excellent video and the very good images

[@djokicmetamora]

I'm thankful and in awe of Uwe.

[@stevo3644]

Awesome video with clear close up images and I luv the needle bar clamp idea.

[@carmelofarrugia5855]

That was one of my daily work for 26 years in a shoe factory ...just memories...normally our machines were Pfaff and Adlers. Very robust machines until they'll find a wrecker

[@christopherhocher5182]

This is a fantastic video!! I just replaced the hook in my Singer 211g156 using this as a guide. Thank you so much for doing this for all of us

[@philsullivan3679]

Do you still have your Singer 211? I have a 211u166a and may need some of your experience.

[@christopherhocher5182]

Yes I do.

[@christopherhocher5182]

You can email me directly at [e-mail]

[@mattycorc]

Thank you for posting such a helpful and concise video. I used this procedure when I regauged my consew 333 double needle but have run into problems. My first attempt was almost perfect but the right needle would occasionally tear the thread, especially going through a thick seam. So I went back through the process step by step but now cannot get the two hooks to synchronize via the gears. I can get the right hook lined up via 7 o’clock position but not the left side. The machine won’t sew at all, totally stuck on how to repair. Do you have any suggestions on how to easily synchronize the gears on both side? Thanks again for such a helpful video

[@UweXY]

Matthew Corcoran I’m not really familiar with the Consew 333, but in general with two-needle machines you must be able to adjust hook timing and distance for each hook independently of the other. When I adjust two needle machines, I just work on one hook first, get it timed right and tighten down that adjustment. Then I work on the other hook. Don’t try to do both at the same time, I guess.

[@mattycorc]

Thanks Uwe, I will try again

[@matiasalberto7]

Thank you. It is a extraordinary teaching and extremely necessary.

[@Mele222X]

What a stunningly beautiful film. Thank you for spending the time to create this work of art which also helped me fix my own machine after 38 years as an upholsterer. I'm blown away! My appreciation cannot be expressed in words, but the purring of my Glaco 226 says it all. Thank you Uwe Grosse! And who's music is it? Fabulous choice. Melanie

[@UweXY]

Thanks Melanie, I'm glad the video was of help to you. The music is called "Red Book of Nature" by Alex Grey (www.melodyloops.com/search/Red+Book+Of+Nature/)

[@scrawl67610]

hi , you saved me a lot of many and time , thank you very much

[@brenthayes411]

Sir great video. Just one question.when you wrote the needle has risen 3/32 from the bottom i wasn't sure what the bottom meant. Do you mean the bottom of the stroke?

[@spbmarauder8588]

Just stumbled across this video. Very helpful... thanks!

[@BradWilkins]

Uwe, Do you field questions? I posted a video [Consew 224 worn out bobbin case?] My Consew 224 appears to have a worn out bobbin case. The small gear that drives it has a little free play in it. As I rotate the wheel by hand I hear a sound that doesn't seem like it should be there, you may be able to hear it on the video. The noise may have something to do with the stitch adjusting mechanism or the connecting rod. I got this machine free with the purchase of another machine because this doesn't work.

[@jimmuir8357]

Great video thank you so much. To adjust a consew 226 what would the corect order of adjustments be. Thanks jim

[@sonicdewd]

Every.. single.. step included. Thank you!

[@Bufflalo121]

WOW...very interesting flick...takes a lot of the guess work out... awesome...now i have a good idea of how to tune my machine...love the piano music too...very soothing ...lol thanks...BB

[@fersvestiduras]

Muchas gracias! Me han salvado la vida! En verdad me sirvió todo el tutorial, Gracias de nuevo!

[@muricasgarage1016]

I have a 111g156 and read everything I could, plus watched all your videos. Im having and issue with the whole machine. After I straightened the needle plate, and got the hook close, it is too tight and sits on bobbin case. Then the reverse hits the needle protector in reverse. Timing everywhere is off. Where is the absolute 1st procedures or step to thinking the whole machine as if assembling from beginning? Thank you.

[@nermingulsen5721]

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[@rayardinanda2428]

Hi Uwe, thanks for your excellent tutorial, I use Juki DNU-1508, but because of the nature of the horizontal hook mechanism, in reverse stitch direction, the needle bar move toward the operator side make more gap between the scarf & the point of the hook. For very thick material around 5/16", I must make the point of the hook nearly nearly touch the scarf in reverse direction ( 0 mm ), while in the forward direction the needle guard actually hit the needle & move the needle away from the point of the hook. It seems like not a good setting but it works, the stitch doesn't skip. Following the procedure on the manual doesn't work for very thick material. Anyway I like vertical hook mechanism like in DNU 1541 because the scarf to point of the hook distance doesn't change in reverse/forward direction. Any suggestions to fix this awkward timing procedure ?

[@UweXY]

The distance from hook to needle shouldn't really change when switching to reverse. Something else must be going on, be loose or worn. Your needle bar rocker frame should not have any sideways play. If you can wiggle the rocker bar sideways with your fingers, it's too loose. You may need to adjust the rocker base guide plate (item 16 on page 5 of the parts manual). The needle guard slightly touching the needle is not really a bad thing, in fact it's the practice recommended by an exoperience sewing tech - I show it in this video : kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3a6gHeCi9GCrtE Also, just a minor point: most people use hook AXIS direction when describing vertical vs. horizontal hook designs - e.g. vertical axis hook (1508), or horizontal axis hook (1541). Being specific avoids confusion.

[@brandynickels]

This is great!! Thank you for making this! Have you ever considered making a video showing how to adjust the timing of the presser foot? I've been struggling with that lately.

[@UweXY]

+Brandy Bowmaster Adjust presser feet is covered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5rEkodno9WMqLM

[@brandynickels]

Great, thanks!!

[@CaptainBash737]

What a beautifully produced video. Very nicely done. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@wstewart5532]

Great video! Thank you! Any advice for someone who is learning on their own but wants to find a mentor or otherwise pay someone to show me the basics about how to maintain and use my machine? We live in a small town and I'm not sure where to turn or how to seek this out. The local sewing machine shop doesn't have experience with an industrial unit.

[@UweXY]

Local experts are rare. A combination of online resources (youtube and the leather sewing machine forum at leatherworker.net) plus a cheap spare machine to practice on is a good start for learning (that's what I did.)

[@Topofthemoningtoyou]

Best video about timing ever 👌

[@danshadoin7661]

Uwe! You magnificent son of a gun! Your video saved my behind. Thanks dude! I was finally able to fix my machine.

[@BradWilkins]

Great video, I back again for adjustment advise and I'm impressed with the professional grade quality of this video.

[@kevinbeale4879]

Thank you! I've now got a clear what the hook os doing.

[@riflemods]

Fantastic video. The best filming, focus and instruction without audio I've ever seen. I especially prize this find because I found a pristine 225r a couple years ago that I have been teaching myself to sew. I always wanted to check the timing to see if it's spot on. I assuming it's ok but I'm one of those guys thats wants to know for sure. The one thing that I didn't understand was near the end you made mention of bending the needle guard if needed. Where is that ? and whats the purpose ?

[@eileenbaker6419]

superb tutorial..something about the combination of your written instructions, the video footage of the machine mechanics and your chosen accompanying music..so uplifting (and empowering)..thanks mr Uwe. One question..in the beginning, you show engaging the safety clutch. Does anything need to be done regarding the safety clutch after the timing process is completed? and by the way.. makes my smile hearing you quietly chuckling when that binder clips "got away" from the needle bar.

[@chrismiller2341]

The safety clutch only disengages after there's an incident (thread jam?) strong enough to trigger it. After that happens, the belt sprocket will just spin freely on the bottom shaft, so if you turn the handwheel, not much will happen on the bottom side (the feed dogs will move forward/backward, but not up/down, and the hook won't turn). I'm not sure why he included that in a hook timing video, but it's good info I guess?

[@susanbennett3634]

Great video very enlightening. Mine is a Brother LS2-B837. Would this be suitable for that machine too?

[@UweXY]

The hook timing concepts are the same, but Brother uses different measurements. Check www.brother-usa.com/support/ModelInfo.aspx?R3ModelID=B837 for details.

[@susanbennett3634]

Thanks so much. I have been trying to get an instruction manual. Much appreciated.

[@jerrydavis5934]

I have a Consew 220 and am trying to find feet , bobbins and stuff for it. I can not find anywhere that lists the 220. Are these parts interchangeable with other models of Consew machines ? Thanks

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*WOW THAT WAS GREAT - YOUR DEFINITELY GOING TO HEAVEN FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO* !!!!

[@ramloganfracic5761]

Very good demonstration. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

[@kalani1963]

thanks for the awesome videos. they all have been a great help to me, especially this video. I have a question, I have a singer 111g156 that I bought at a real good price. I managed to bring it back to life with the help of several of your videos. I changed the timing belt, timed the hook and needle, adjusted the feed dogs, changed the take-up lever (because it was broken) & added a servo motor. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Everything works now & it sews fine. the only trouble I'm having is my (SPI) stitch per inch. I have it at to the biggest stitch which is 5 SPI. when I sew a single piece of auto upolstery material or even a piece of paper I get 6 SPI. When double that to 2 layers I get 7 SPI & when I double that to 4 layers I get 8 SPI. Any idea on how I can fix this. I've looked through the manual and online and can't find anything on this. Thank you very much

[@UweXY]

It may have to do with the forward/reverse stitch length balance. Your machine should produce 5spi forward and backward if it is adjusted properly. If the reverse balance ifs off, one direction will be longer, the other shorter. Page 23 of the manual (parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/111W156.pdf) describes how to balance the reverse mechanism. Other things can also cause shortened stitch length, like if the needle penetrates the material AFTER it starts moving towards the back, or exits before it's done moving. Ideally the inner feed dog and the needle arrive at the material at exactly the same time. This varies with the thickness of the material - so single adjustment will be perfect for all thicknesses. These machines were designed to do a single task in a factory and often need to be adjusted if that task changes. Craft users often do many very different tasks and run into trouble because the machines aren't designed to be set-it-once-and-forget-it type machines. I've not worked on that particular reverse mechanism, so I can only guess at some of this.

[@UweXY]

That should say ".. NO single adjustment will be perfect for ..."

[@andyb9551]

Thank you Uwe, great instructional video - the old b&w manual is so hard to read compared to this. Quick question though: On my machine none of the 2 screws is sitting in the groove of the big gear. The closest one is about a 1/4 turn away. Would it be advisable to loosen both and make that rotational correction before proceeding with the other steps or am I being anal?

[@UweXY]

One of the set screws should definitely be in the groove, otherwise the gear likely to slip on the shaft. Usually one set screw a domed tip, the other is flat. The domed-tip set screw is the one that goes into the groove. Tighten the screw in the groove first, then the other..

[@andyb9551]

Thank you for your insight. I love the super close-ups and precision demonstrated in your videos.

[@blue32nu]

Does this work with a twin needle machine? My right needle sometimes skips stitches but my left is good. I think the timing is slightly off on the right but am having trouble timing it. Consew 2339

[@slivers4007]

I realize this is old, and one of the best I have ran across but. Is the dimension for needle bar rise suppose to be 3/16" or 3/32"? Every manual I have ran across says 3/16" and it sure looks like more than 3/32 " in video?

[@UweXY]

I know of five manuals that describe hook timing for this class of machine. Three of the manuals use 3/32” needle rise from BDC for hook timing (Consew 225, Army manual for 111W155, Juki LU-562 manual.) The Singer 111W155 manual states no number but uses reference lines on the needle bar instead. The fifth manual is written by Keystone Sewing for Navy training - it unfortunately gets that key measurement wrong as they write out the number in words. Details: leatherworker.net/forum/topic/65715-consew-225-new-hook-issue/ I initially used the Keystone manual until I realized it was wrong. It’s possible some of the macro footage shows the needle moving a little more than it really should, but the captions and graphic text overlays are accurate.

[@slivers4007]

@@UweXY A quick follow up. I've had my 111w155 for over 10 years and have always followed the manuals that I had and as you have pointed out they are incorrect. Also my needle bar does have a mark engraved on it at 3/16"....wrong. So today I set about readjusting and readjusting. Set everything as it should be test ran rechecked and it was off? The problem was after loosing the 2 screws on the gear and tapping it to move it, the gear wasn't really moving on the shaft but the entire shaft and the bushing (closest to the clutch ) was moving (the bushing lock screw was loose). after running it would move back. Finally got gear loosened up on shaft, and bushing tightened down, readjusted. Sews better than it ever has. Thanks again. Now for a new motor.