Hello. I recently decided to rebuild a Victrola that wasn’t running well when I bought it. I cleaned everything off and put it back together today. I was proud of the job I did with the spring and everything cleaned up nicely.
It seemed to test smoothly until I increased the speed. As I turned the screw to increase the speed, the machine began to sound like a box fan. It got worse with more speed. Eventually, one of the springs on the governor snapped. Any idea what I did wrong?
Thanks for any help in advance.
Help With VV-IX Rebuild Please (Sounds Like a Fan)
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Re: Help With VV-IX Rebuild Please (Sounds Like a Fan)
If you broke a governor spring I wonder how fast the motor was running. Jerry B.
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Re: Help With VV-IX Rebuild Please (Sounds Like a Fan)
The speed control knob was still above the cabinet at least a quarter inch when the spring snapped. I did notice that the leather is really worn out underneath.
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Re: Help With VV-IX Rebuild Please (Sounds Like a Fan)
I figured I’d reply to my own post since I think I figured it out. The governor was likely spinning at 100 rpm+. The arm underneath slipped a bit unbeknownst to me.
After adjusting everything and replacing the governor springs, it appears to be working perfectly. I’m very pleased with my first motor rebuild. I also tracked down some of the missing parts for a fair price.
Although it’s a common machine, I’m pleased to have brought it gack to life!
After adjusting everything and replacing the governor springs, it appears to be working perfectly. I’m very pleased with my first motor rebuild. I also tracked down some of the missing parts for a fair price.
Although it’s a common machine, I’m pleased to have brought it gack to life!
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Re: Help With VV-IX Rebuild Please (Sounds Like a Fan)
One last thing, be sure to oil the leather pad on the speed adjust arm. Sometimes, a hardened leather pad will make noise when it comes in contact with the governor wheel.adaytoolong wrote:I figured I’d reply to my own post since I think I figured it out. The governor was likely spinning at 100 rpm+. The arm underneath slipped a bit unbeknownst to me.
After adjusting everything and replacing the governor springs, it appears to be working perfectly. I’m very pleased with my first motor rebuild. I also tracked down some of the missing parts for a fair price.
Although it’s a common machine, I’m pleased to have brought it gack to life!
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