Mystery part on Amberola 1A. Who knows what it is???

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Mystery part on Amberola 1A. Who knows what it is???

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I purchased an Edison Amberola 1A in oak, and in the later Pooley cabinet. There is a part in the form of a strut of some kind, and I can't for the life of me, figure out what it's for! This strut is attached to the left side of the cabinet and can pivot around. At first I thought it might be a kind of secondary lid support, but it doesn't do that. Again, I need to call on George Paul, Wyatt Markus, or Uncle Vanya for some insight. Marc.
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Re: Mystery part on Amberola 1A. Who knows what it is???

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They all have those. Pretty sure it’s to prop the motor up for lubrication.

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Based on the location I would also think it is for propping up the motor board.

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Motor board prop / holder

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Yep - yep - yep... :)

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Oh, ok. Mystery solved and that now makes sense. Marc.

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