Thanks a lot for making this series! The motor in my Victrola recently quit. I suspect the spring snapped or detached somewhere, the crank now has no resistance so it doesn't wind.
These vids let me know what to expect when i get inside there.
@RCALennon Looks like your machine will have the early two barrel motor inside. If you are mechanically inclined....it's pretty easy to figure out. On the plus side, the springs are easier to deal with....
@chilldude2007 Indeed it does. I am mechanically inclined and not to worried about figuring it out. The main thing that's holding me back if the mess. I share a 2 bedroom apartment and there's no ideal space the rish getting old grease on stuff or filing the place with the smell of chemical cleaners. I'll get to it at some point though. I'm more worried that once I get it open and find the exact problem I'll have a hard time finding the needed part to fix it.
See if the turntable removes It should be held in place with three screws somewhere often times its mounted to a round metal plate which is held on by 3 screws instead of being on a wooden motorboard
@SuperEckster It pulls out with a firm tug. The motor's mounted with 3 screws onto a wooden board, with what looks like old black leather underneath the turntable (can't be a finish problem, as the finish on this thing's pretty good). Motor appears to be a typical 2 spring Swiss built motor, possibly by Thorens. Getting it out to send off will be a pain, but I'm sure I can manage :\
My phonograph doesn't have a motorboard (as far as I know). It's a generic off-brand tabletop phonograph from the '20s, you know, the usual antique store fare. However, there is no bottom to it (there looks to be notches where a bottom would have been fitted in,though). The motor is rather similar to the one in the video, and it's mounted the same way. So, how would I remove the motor for servicing or sending it to a repairman?
Thanks a lot for making this series! The motor in my Victrola recently quit. I suspect the spring snapped or detached somewhere, the crank now has no resistance so it doesn't wind.
These vids let me know what to expect when i get inside there.
RCALennon 1 week ago
@RCALennon Looks like your machine will have the early two barrel motor inside. If you are mechanically inclined....it's pretty easy to figure out. On the plus side, the springs are easier to deal with....
chilldude2007 1 week ago
@chilldude2007 Indeed it does. I am mechanically inclined and not to worried about figuring it out. The main thing that's holding me back if the mess. I share a 2 bedroom apartment and there's no ideal space the rish getting old grease on stuff or filing the place with the smell of chemical cleaners. I'll get to it at some point though. I'm more worried that once I get it open and find the exact problem I'll have a hard time finding the needed part to fix it.
RCALennon 1 week ago
See if the turntable removes It should be held in place with three screws somewhere often times its mounted to a round metal plate which is held on by 3 screws instead of being on a wooden motorboard
SuperEckster 4 weeks ago
@SuperEckster It pulls out with a firm tug. The motor's mounted with 3 screws onto a wooden board, with what looks like old black leather underneath the turntable (can't be a finish problem, as the finish on this thing's pretty good). Motor appears to be a typical 2 spring Swiss built motor, possibly by Thorens. Getting it out to send off will be a pain, but I'm sure I can manage :\
MRLOL785 2 weeks ago
My phonograph doesn't have a motorboard (as far as I know). It's a generic off-brand tabletop phonograph from the '20s, you know, the usual antique store fare. However, there is no bottom to it (there looks to be notches where a bottom would have been fitted in,though). The motor is rather similar to the one in the video, and it's mounted the same way. So, how would I remove the motor for servicing or sending it to a repairman?
MRLOL785 1 month ago
hey welcome back!! i too missed your awesome instructional videos.i have a portable that needs
the spring repaired so these videos are welcomed.happy new year!
chompo7 2 months ago
Excellent! thank you! I have missed your instructional videos!
AtomicZombieQueen 2 months ago
That looks like the one I just sold on ebay was it you? Cool Video
radioman56 2 months ago
Great videos series, good to see you again friend, I am putting all these in my favorites, great stuff
Turkeydoodlers 2 months ago
Thanks for posting this series! Fascinating and very informative.
Ode2Pops 2 months ago