Victor Two Spring Motor Rebuild Part 1

The Victor single barrel two spring motor and its big brother four spring was introduced in 1918. Possibly one of the best wind-up phonograph motors ever produced. The simple design of it makes it an easy rebuild and perfect for the beginner.

THE FEAR OF SPRINGS: This video is not intended to wash away the fear of springs. If not handled properly the springs on this motor could cause serious injury.. This video shows my procedure for spring removal and replacement and should be used for reference only. ATTEMPT SPRING REMOVAL AT YOUR OWN RISK.

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Education

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• victor
• victrola
• motor
• vv
• vi
• rebuild

[RCALennon]

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.

[chilldude2007]

@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....

[RCALennon]

@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.

[MRLOL785]

@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 :\

[SuperEckster]

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

[MRLOL785]

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?

[chompo7]

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!

[AtomicZombieQueen]

Excellent! thank you! I have missed your instructional videos!

[radioman56]

That looks like the one I just sold on ebay was it you? Cool Video

[Turkeydoodlers]

Great videos series, good to see you again friend, I am putting all these in my favorites, great stuff