If your elna lotus is not picking up the bobbin thread then the hook pinion gear may be broken.
Check the basic troubleshooting procedures first by checking out my previous video – https://youtu.be/T7-K90rfoFA
Models covered – elna lotus ec, sp, zz, tsp, electronic and more.
The hook pinion gear is responsible for driving the hook which picks up the thread from the needle. The needle thread picks up the bobbin thread as it passes around the bobbin case.
If the hook pinion gear has failed in any way then the bobbin thread may not get picked up. This is because the hook may stall, which throws out the timing, or the hook may fail to turn at all.
A simple test will confirm if the gear needs replacing or not.
The gears are still available as a third part manufactured part and I can supply them if you need one.
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thank you for this video. Can you please show/explain me how to replace the light/lamp. just removing the screw is not enough, to reach the lamp. I hope you can help me.
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What a masterclass!! I'll be having a go at this myself at the weekend. And I really enjoyed your comments on the quality of the workmanship on these machines: I inherited mine from my grandmother over 30 years ago, and it is the best of my collection of sewing machines.
Thank you again for your expertise.
Sue
Thank you for the sharing your expertise .
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What do you call the spacer and the clamp tool? I think they have a specific name in the sewing world? 🙂
Hi, I've bought a Elna 500 sewing machine but it doesn't work in reverse how can I fix it. Help !!!!
Thank you for posting this, I have managed to sort out my machine after it jammed up. I think the timing may have slipped at the time. It took a few goes but seems to be working just fine. I so appreciate your help.
The was extra ordinary helpful. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I could not work out, why the needle was not picking up the bobbin thread. I will now order a hook pinion gear. My daughter's machine is in exactly the same condition, bits of broken gear all over my dining room table. I just love working on the Elna Lotus ZZ. The mechanics of this little machine, is just a work of art. Can't wait to get the little beggar up and running again. Thank you.
Thankyou for such a clear helpful video. I had my Elna lotus sp as a wedding present from my parents in 1972. It has been well used and never let me down. The timing was out slightly, only noticeable on zigzag, after it got jammed with cotton, and has been put aside as I have a couple of other vintage machines. Your information has it working like a dream now, I think it's the smoothest machine I have. The only downside is that it has no reverse. My other machines are in order of purchase Viking prisma 940, Bernina Activia, Singer 6105, New home/ Janome 677.
Where do i get a replacement hook pinion gear?
5:28 – good tip about the washer but you've already lost your washer on the other side! There should be washers on both ends of the side flaps.
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