Tensioner Issues

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   It appears I have two issues. First I'm near the end of a large size project in Fiji, sewing Textiline and Sunbrella on one of my last runs I began to get major looping on the underside. I  took scrap Sunbrella fabric and tried to adjust the tension and I could not get the looping to disappear.  I looked at the tensioner and tried tightening it all the way and tried running the V-92 thread around it twice and still I was getting some looping; but most has disappeared.  Up until I put in a new bobin of thread everything was working perfectly.  What gives?  Needles size is 18, Machine LZ-1 . 

Trying to solve the earlier issues I found the wishbone thingie for releasing tension in the innards and took that off (what  a PITA). There I discovered that when lifting the foot it doesn't seem to dis engage the thread tension.  If possible could someone give me the length of the pin that does that?  I can make another I think rather easily. As i am in Fiji I am not interested in spending FedEx money for  a couple of dollar item. Thanks in advance.

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dkall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Member Joined: 10 March 2019 Location: Fiji Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote dkall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Tensioner Issues Posted: 10 March 2019 at 3:43pm
	It appears I have two issues. First I'm near the end of a large size project in Fiji, sewing Textiline and Sunbrella on one of my last runs I began to get major looping on the underside. I took scrap Sunbrella fabric and tried to adjust the tension and I could not get the looping to disappear. I looked at the tensioner and tried tightening it all the way and tried running the V-92 thread around it twice and still I was getting some looping; but most has disappeared. Up until I put in a new bobin of thread everything was working perfectly. What gives? Needles size is 18, Machine LZ-1 . Trying to solve the earlier issues I found the wishbone thingie for releasing tension in the innards and took that off (what a PITA). There I discovered that when lifting the foot it doesn't seem to dis engage the thread tension. If possible could someone give me the length of the pin that does that? I can make another I think rather easily. As i am in Fiji I am not interested in spending FedEx money for a couple of dollar item. Thanks in advance.
	Cheers, Dave

MattGrant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Sailrite Employee - Expert Joined: 21 April 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3009	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattGrant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 March 2019 at 9:25am
	Hi Dave, What you have done with the tension is not a good idea. I think this correction is masking the real issue which is likely the bobbin threading or that the retaining ring cap spring has been struck by the needle. If so use a piece of emery paper to polish the bur. Then set your thread tension back to normal and test again. The thread tension post will not be causing this issue and they do not fail. But it could be that the core for the tension assembly is not set at the correct in/out position. This would only impact how easily the thread releases with the presser foot up. To set it remove the left end cover of the machine and find the set screw to the left of the tension assembly. Loosen the screw and drop the presser foot. Now adjust the setting of the core so that the release post has a gap of about 1/32" from the connecting actuator paddle. Tighten the screw and now when you lift the presser foot the tension plates will open to allow the thread to pull through. If this is not enough to help please open a support case using this link: sailrite.com/support Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite
	Best Regards, Matt Grant Sailrite