My old singer sewing machine has jammed. Thread is caught inside the assembly holder, I think that is what it is called, I have removed the bobbin and the foot plate but can't see how to take it apart to clean it. The thread broke off when I tried to pull it out.

Bindi, February 2014

Bindi, do not attempt to take the raceway out, get hold of the balance wheel and force it backwards which is clockwise as you are looking at the end of the balance wheel

ken, February 2014