I was thinking of that selection scenario but thought, who would make such a dumb machine? I was sort of thinking that if you put in a dime for 2 plays, wait for the record to be selected then turn the dial to your second selection before going to sit down, but I was stuck with the idea that it would only advance 1 record, which now sounds wrong, I'll see tomorrow. I'm now guessing that it was only advancing one record at a time because I wasn't turning the knob for my next selection.
Most of the time I worked on it was getting the worm gear so it didn't slip (and strip) the fiber gear. I now see what you mean about the weak pot metal frame. I think it was flexing enough during the hardest part of it's cycle when it pulls the spring loaded turntable down. To help it I installed a little chain link of sorts to make the TT lift springs have less tension. Too little and it won't go up all the way. With that and shimming the two gears a little tighter than I would like, seems to have that part running smooth. With a bunch of household chores to do, I didn't get a whole lot of time on this clunker.
Tony
On 11/12/2024 3:25 PM, JIM & LAURIE DIRKSEN wrote:
The mech takes off as soon as you insert the coin. So your first selection needs to be made ahead of time. After the first record is released, you can make the second selection. The helix is designed to spin freely, and it will cycle more than one spot each time, depending on where you turn the knob.
On Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 01:33:26 PM EST, Tony Miklos via Jukebox-list jukebox-list@lists.netlojix.com wrote:
Looking at manuals I don't think this is a 1940 model! This machine has a coin push shoot that takes either a dime or nickel. At 2 plays for a dime, I don't see how one could select more than one record, however the credit unit goes to 20. To select, there is one knob in the middle that turns a chain,that turns a shaft with the spiral things on it to stop the mech at the right record. Actually with it being in another building, I'm not sure but I think it can only advance one selection at a time. The mech is clean and nothing is sticky The link below is the actual box at auction. The amp, IF original, uses a 5Z3, a 6A6, and two 6B6s. The speaker is not original. I haven't yet powered up the amp, I have to remove it to make sure it's rebuilt, plus I haven't yet fixed the tone arm and smashed cartridge.
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Tony
On 11/2/2024 3:39 PM, JIM & LAURIE DIRKSEN wrote:
The mech itself is not hard to repair but keep in mind that at this age they are usually "stuck". It can require quite a bit of disassembly especially if previous owners used that hideous Lubriplate. The trays in particular are usually sticky because there are long thin tracks they ride in. The amplifiers are not as plentiful and finding transformer replacements can be difficult. Finally, the prewar castings are prone to warping and cracking. Some so badly that many install trashcan mechs in place. Be prepared to rewire all the lamp cord.
Jim
On Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:01:45 AM EDT, Tony Miklos via Jukebox-list <jukebox-list@lists.netlojix.com
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I've never looked at the insides of one of these, all I know is that it doesn't play. And of course "It all lights up and everything" :)
Anyway, from what I could see in the poor pics of the mech, it looks fairly simple. Are they easy? Trying to decide if I want to take the job or not since I have an open spot in the shop.
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