Hello, Bonnie -
If you would add the model number or name of your older Kenmore sewing machine, I might be able to provide you with more specific information. All you need to do is click or tap on Comment and add the model number or name of your Kenmore sewing machine in the Comment box.
Just about any store selling sewing supplies and sewing machine supplies will sell the sewing machine oil and grease which can be used on any sewing machine.
Read instructions here:
https://stitchnerd.wordpress.com/2011/05/29/how-to-oil-a-vintage-sewing-machine/
The web page cited above calls the sewing machine grease "tri-flow grease." Tri-flow grease is also known as ". . . synthetic grease with PTFE (teflon) . . ." Source of information:
https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/why-tri-flow-t204220.html
Best wishes.
Link for QuiltingBoard.com article:
https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-an...
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SOURCE: Kenmore sewing machine manual for model # 148 12080. (older)
i have a older kenmore sewing machine model #148.19370
SOURCE: Kenmore Sewing machine
The sewing machine is attached to the cabinate with special hinge that are mounted to the cabinate which in turn are clamped into the machine thru 2 holes on the base in back. The clamping bolts are either standard bolt threads or metric bolts that clamp onto the pin part of the hinge. You should be able to get them at a local sewing machine repair shop. If you don't have one localy I can provide them for you.
SOURCE: Kenmore sewing machine older model 1345381
hi! there wind thread on bobbins winder 4 times by your hand rotate clockwise,insert in shaft bobiins winder on top of your machine near hand wheel push latch to engage loop thread on disc winder tension start your machine on pedal foot automatically winder disengage if already filled up of thead pull this winder and insert to bobbins casing insert thread to slot and pull out winder 
should rotate clockwise as shown.insert on shuttle hook casing and close cover needle plate.next thread your upper
threading tension as shown on red threading from spool pull threading and loop to dial tension threading and insert thread to lever needle and to needle hole tip. pull tread under the needle foot and feeder tooth.rotate hand wheel counter clockwise to hook up thread bobbibs and appear at top of needle plate,teo thread shoul appear,set dial tension to # 3 and stich to # 8 range to # 12 depend on fabric and layer of fabrics and set on straight stich sewing,let needle on upper position insert fabric for trial sewiing.put down foot needle lever. manually by hand rotate for assurance needle is free to sew if obtruction on loop bobbins thread occurs adjust all tension gradually then try again until free from sewing w/o problem star sewing.
SOURCE: Manual for older kenmore sewing machine
Manual Here: http://www.managemylife.com/mmh/lis_pdf/OWNM/1006108L.pdf
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Thank you. The reason I need th answer is to help repair newer machines with the grease they used to use in the older kenmore machines. It can be mixed with oil and doesn’t become thick and hard over time. This concoction is helpful for use in any machine. It was used years ago by kenmore service people. Even the name of the grease would be helpful. thanks again.
Hello, Bonnie -
Thank you for the clarification. With that knowledge, I found some more information on a sewing machine online discussion forum:
https://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingD...
Be sure to read all the comments in the discussion thread.
Best wishes.
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