This message was posted by Greenwing on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?/topic/1/869.html#000002 also check your bobbin tension you should have a 2"-4" drop when you have the case threaded before you go through the pigtail. When you say small lettering if it is less then 1/4th inch it is prob. too small. If you don't know when it was Oiled last YOU NEED TO DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These machines DO NOT LIKE NOT BEING LUBRICATED!! Be sure to use the proper lubricants in the proper place and you should err on the side of Good maintenance. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================