White Sewing 1740 Mechanical Sewing Machine "handwheel turning smoothly" Questions

I just oiled my machine per the instruction manual, but now my handwheel won't turn more than about 130 degrees. There isn't any lint or thread to be seen in the machine, but I did have the ha

...handwheel). It should run smoothly, with only the motor spinning (If not, it may be a motor issue). Remove the bobbin and case, make sure the bobbin winder is off. Lubricate everything, and let sit ...

...handwheel stil turns smoothly, and I took off the front part of the case so I could inside, and the handwheel was moving a rod up and down, but not the needle. You need to check the needle bar first ...

...from a timing belt or gears. If the hook turns smoothly, perhaps just timing the hook will solve it. If the hook does not turn or feels chunky as you turn the handwheel, you likely have a broken

The handwheel is extremely hard to turn. I've already removed plate and cleaned out threads and stuff but that didn't help. I've also removed bobbin holder from inside. Thank you. If its that hard to ...

On this Singer Touch & Sew 638, while I am holding the bobbin case in position, when the handwheel is turned backwards the movement is smooth. When the wheel is turned forward, the bobbin case holder ...

...handwheel and be sure the head turns smoothly. Oil can get gummy after sitting a long time. Try running the motor with the belt off. It should start and run smoothly. Be sure the plug makes good ...

...is keeping you from burning it up, make sure the handwheel feels smooth when turning if it doesnt clean your hook area and take the side cover off and make sure no thread is caught in the take-up ...

...handwheel won't turn. when changing fuse noticed handweel was stuck. outside belt turning freely but inside belt/rods are stuck. when machine turned on, indicates up/down needle; when pressed makes ...

...handwheel several turns. It should turn smoothly and evenly without binding or jams. Could be the problem is inside the foot control/cable. Disconnect foot control and try using START/STOP and see if ...