Foot pedal adjustment

There is an ignition key and lock tumbler on the right side of the steering column. Then the electrical switch is mounted on top of the steering column but it is above the brake pedal and immensely hard to reach so that a crook cannot easily hop in and over-ride the key to hot wire the car.

So, your key turns a gear that moves a 2-3 foot long steel rod that actuates the electrical switch that powers ignition, accessory and start commands.

If you could see the sterring colum out of the car, you would find that the electrical switch that runs everything is a foot or two from the ignition key that you install and rotate to engage services.

A slim round steel rod transfers mechanical commands from your key to the electrical switch that commands engine operation.

In other words, the "electrical side" of your ignition switch is a foot or two away from where the key goes in, and usually it is vertically right above the brake pedal on top of the round steering column, down in the footwell of the driver's seat.

check linkage and bushings

1. Remove any stuck material from the feed dog, bobbin area including the hook (pointed object under bobbin). Lubricate as you go.
2. Remove top and end of sewing machine to look at the motor and belt. Place pressure on the foot pedal. Still slow?
3. With bolt attached to motor release the pressure on the belt. Now, place pressure on the foot pedal. Did you notice any increase in speed?
4. Apply pressure on the foot pedal and simultaneously adjust the motor. Adjusting means tightening of the belt and making it move in a straight line. (If it doesn't move straight it puts pressure on the motor so it will move slow.) When you have adjusted the motor to the right position the motor will be at it's highest speed.
5. If the pressure foot is the problem it will require a pro to take care of it.

There is probably a bad connection in your foot pedal. Try moving it around with your hands at the contact points while pressing to activate. If it goes when you are shifting its position then it needs to be fixed or replaced.

Sounds like a broken belt. Take it in for repair (don't do it yourself... it's easy to mess up the timing.) have it cleaned, oiled and adjusted while there.

Make adjustments on linkage unitl all play is gone. Retighten lock screws,

Check the switch it is by the pedal make sure it is adjusted properly and moving freely sometimes they get sticky when exposed to alot of the elements and this part gets alot of wear. Should be checked regularly and adjusted . It should have a lock-nut assembly and is fairly easy to locate as it is right in the general area of the foot brake area.

Sounds like you need to open the foot control and adjust the carbon bar, you will soon see it, just undo the screw and move it away from the contact or adjust the screw in the end.

There should be a couple of allen screws on the shaft that you can loosen, which should allow you to swing the motor head in the direction you want it to be pointing for the desired pedal position. Tighten and carry on.

Only three things would cause the problem. 1) a slightly beny shift fork, 2) a shift index wheel loose, 3) the foot shift lever needs to be adjusted.

The most likely source is the shift lever needing to be lower. Once you are in 5th gear you move your foot to the top iof the pedal in preparation for a downshift. At high speed your entire body is leaning forward FOOT INCLUDED. Chances are that enough pressure is on the pedal to move the slider gear out of position and thus out of 5th gear.

I hope I am right in the solution. Best wishes.