How to raise the needle?

[dgates1]

Are you near an Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts, Oriley's Auto parts, or Federated Auto parts? They usually have different sizes and shapes. I never had any that worked good, but have some like he shows that will get the clip out. Good luck.

I have the same ones. If you grind down the leading edge of the long nose parts, you can get it positioned better to engage the holes in the retaining clip.