Have you seen a Pathé crank like this?

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cweastlick
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Have you seen a Pathé crank like this?

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This is a Pathé tabletop model 50. I have not been able to find a crank for it. I've checked with all of the leading parts suppliers from Michigan to California and they've never heard of a Pathé crank like this. So, have any of you seen one, or better yet, have one you're willing to sell.

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Re: Have you seen a Pathé crank like this?

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Never saw a motor which requires such a crank...
As the motor is not a Pathé one but Swiss made, you might inquire for a Thorens or Paillard crank (?).
Attached scans of an unidentified crank which has some similarities (as you can see, the extremity of the crank has been twisted by a previous owner).
Jeff
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Re: Have you seen a Pathé crank like this?

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Did someone switch the original motor out? Everything lines up and there is no evidence that anything else was there. Now I'm really confused.

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Re: Have you seen a Pathé crank like this?

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The necessary crank could have a hole in it the size of the split shaft with a pin that fits into the split...
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