How to reassemble your upper tension assembly on an early Kenmore sewing machine

This tension assembly was used on many different models of early Kenmore sewing machines so it may be identical or very similar to yours. If it's similar but not exactly the same, this video will at least show you the order that the pieces go together on your machine.
If you're looking for a video like this, most likely yours has already been disassembled. I've bought many a vintage machine that came with the tension in pieces in the bottom of the case. I imagine that it was frustration on the part of the previous owner, trying to guess the combination, order, and orientation of all those parts, that resulted in the machine being stuffed in the closet for 30 years or so.
Best of luck with your project.
Mike
Stagecoach Road Vintage Sewing Machine
StagecoachRoadSewing.Com

[@user-nn5bj3ie1j]

Thanks so much. This helped me put the tension assembly back on o White model 793. It was taken apart when I bought the machine. By watching this I was able to put it back together for my daughter.

[@VitalityMassage]

This is the exact video I needed this morning BUT the camera needed to be about 5X CLOSER to the machine SO I COULD SEE what you were doing BETTER!!! When you make another video, please do this next time. Thanks.

[@VitalityMassage]

I bought a replacement spring and didn't realize that it was wider than the original. China! After hours of tinkering with it, I then compared it to the original. CRAP! So then I took my original spring and got it bent decently, reassembled it and it works fine now.

[@sewndebisdream6953]

Thank you so much! Most people have no idea how to do this or even want to know. Once you master this you will be king of your machine! I've had the center peg of this assembly break on two Vintage Kenmore machines. If only you could buy that one part to fix it even though getting the other parts put back on just right can be a challenge but I did it! However,I'm still having issues with the checkspring not being springy enough. I'm determined to get this right yet.😶

[@cynthialindsey9781]

This training video was a learning experience for me .Thank you so much.

[@nickgunderson]

Thanks for mentioning the purpose of the pin! That was just what i needed!

[@jmgage8471]

Very good,looked for this,finally found. After hours of messing around because a lot of parts flew off. Not I’ll be back to sewing.

[@tomtokar7640]

Thank you for your videos and expertise! I'm salvaging a Kenmore 158.1602 and have most resolved. I noticed you have the cam followers in the basket. Mine has the thin return springs not positioned correctly. When you reassemble I would appreciate a picture! Thank you.

[@marlenebudnik3133]

Thanks so much!😊

[@sherryhaddock5923]

Thanks so much. ❤

[@roisinlundy]

Thank you! You're a lifesaver!

[@ronalddevine9587]

Thanks for the tutorial. I've done Singer tension assemblies, but haven't attempted Kenmore yet. A bit more complex than Singer.

[@user-ec5vw8lm1p]

Esos condensadores son iguales para todas las Kenmore

[@vsmetc7305]

Thanks for taking the time to do this. However I could not fully follow because you were not showing what you were doing close enough. Half the screen showed your bench and tools which was a waste of screen real estate. Cheers

[@user-ec5vw8lm1p]

Por qué mi Kenmore enrreda el hilo de arriba en el cangrejo y la bobina y no cose

[@cindyhoch9521]

i have not taken it apart but i have a lot of play in between the disks. Tension not changing. Can you help Please

[@amandahart2690]

Would you be able to share your Oregon business info? Name and location? I reassembled my top tension several times and the thread is still to tight even on zero. I’d like to call or visit.