This message was posted by Steve I 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/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/702.html#000001 Debbie, Have you ruled out the thread feed gear? Run the machine to needle #1, look between the head and the plastic clam shells about the level of the thread feed rollers. You should be able to see a white gear. If you can't see enough of the gear, take off the two plastic clam shells to get a better look at the gear. It doesn't have to be broken completly to give you problems. Inspect the gear close to the center of the hub, this is where they usually crack/break. Steve I. Trinity Embroidery =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================