The bobbin case keeps rotating and jamming up. I have to open the cover and move it back into position

There are a couple of reasons that can cause this.
a. Raise the pressure foot. As you load the top thread give small tugs to check for snags. They must be stopped.
b. Once the top threading is done on top lower the pressure foot. Now, give a tug on the thread. Is the tension really hard or just average? You may need to lower the tension to stop the jamming of the bobbin thread.
c. Clean the bobbin area. Check the bobbin tension and adjust as you need to.
d. Put a drop of oil on the race. (Thing the bobbin case sits on)
e. As the bobbin hook (sharp thing) is rotating does the bobbin case move back and forth a lot. You may need to adjust the bar that is next to the bobbin case so it can't rotate. Usually you will need to move it forward.
SEE INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ADJUST THE BOBBIN. TENSION OF UPPER AND LOWER THREAD MUST BE RIGHT.

1. The top loading bobbin cases have small brackets to keep them from turning or moving up or down.
2. Adjust brackets with small screwdriver. Allow enough room for thread to flow through.
3. Rotate hand wheel both directions to make sure the bobbin case doesn't move around. Also, watch the thread to see if it is flowing across the top of the bobbin case.
4. You may need to slow down movement of your "free motion". Also, make sure you are using the right pressure foot.

First, make sure there is no debris and scraps of thread in the bobbin area. I'm sure you did that already. I assume you also tried it with another thread just to be sure. I would suspect that the timing went out of whack. The machines depend on a synchronization between the needle motion and the bobbin action underneath. I once had a Singer that slipped and I had to reset the timing. If it is the timing synch problem then it would happen consistently and not work sometimes and then not work other times. G

You must make sure that the case is resting against the silver spring at the bottom and slightly to the right. The part of the case resting against that spring prevents the case from rotating. There should be a red fuzzy piece on your bobbin case, and that belongs at the top underneath the feed dogs. Also, you must have the plastic cover on when you sew or embroider--it prevents the bobbin from jumping out. Your manual actually has a drawing of the correct position for your bobbin case. It also shows you how to thread your bobbin case; it is important to keep your hand on the bobbin so that tension is applied to the thread while you're threading it. It is easy to not get the thread in the "eye" on the left side of the case if you are not exerting tension on the thread. If you cannot find your manual, a PDF version is in a directory entitled "Manuals" in your Futura software on your computer. I'm attaching a photo; this is actually a photo of the Futura XL case, so there is no red piece (which is meant to cut down on lint from the thread, by the way), but otherwise it is the same.

The part that holds the bobbin case down must have enough room for thread to move across the top of the bobbin case without getting jammed. Turn the hand wheel while you monitor the movement of the thread. If it gets jammed you will have to adjust the holder by loosening the bottom screw and move just a small amount. Also check your bobbin to make sure it is the right size. If it is too high it will jam the thread.

it's possible that the bobbin case is damaged, it's also possible that the hook or hook race could be damaged,,it's also possible that the hook & hook race are
out of time. only a sewing machine repair shop can say for sure

First make sure that the needle is fully up. Then you need to open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screws. Remove the bobbin. Brush out any lint now. Remove the bobbin case. Then snap the hook retaining arms outwards. Remove the hook cover and hook. Put no more than 2 drops of sewing machine oil on the the case (center right hand side). Then turn the hand wheel until the hook race is in the left position. Replace the hook and then the hook cover. Snap the hook retaining arms back into position. Replace the bobbin case and bobbin. Then replace the stitch plate.

Test the machine on a piece of waste fabric. If the hook keeps jamming, take the machine in for maintenance. The parts that may need to be replaced are the race or the shuttle hook. However without seeing the unit I do not know if there is not another problem. Some parts for the 2263 are available here: http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/singer-2263-sewing-machine-parts.aspx .

Singer has a second manual available with the oiling instructions for the 2263 here: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1213_oiling-2263.pdf . See the diagrams on this page for where things line up. The rest of the instruction manual is also online here: http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1180_2263%28eng_spa_fre%29.pdf .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Hello

Turn off the power. Remove the accessory compartment located in front of the machine, if applicable.

Open the hook cover that shields the bobbin area. Please note that you do not need to remove the bobbin case.

Locate the drop feed lever near the bobbin case. Some machines have the lever towards the back of the free arm. Press down on the lever and then move it to the next notch or position. The raised metal feed dogs should be visible through the openings on the needle plate. You may need to rotate the big balance wheel one rotation to engage the mechanism on some machine models. The metal teeth will then spring up.

Close the hook cover. Insert the accessory compartment, if applicable.

Turn on the power. Try test stitching a piece of fabric. The raised feed dogs should help guide the fabric under the presser foot.

Sounds like you need to put a drop of clear sewing machine oil in the raceway of the hook. Then sew on some scrap material to soak up the excess oil.

The bobbin case is in the wrong position to lock into the shuttle holder.Try instead of holding the the release lever of the bobbin case open, instead position the bobbin case finger to the up position and insert the bobbin case by pushing it in with your thumb. You should feel or hear it snap into position. You may have to rotate it slightly to get the finger in the proper position.