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This item is currently on EBay. I was wondering if this is all that's needed for the 2/4 combination. If so does anyone know how to install it? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EDISON-GEM-PHON ... Sw44BYWW5d
2/4 Gearing For Edison Gem
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Re: 2/4 Gearing For Edison Gem
Those gears are from a Gem D, which was made for 2&4 minute. Those wouldn't work to convert earlier Gems. The original combination attachment had a new longer back rod with gearing attached to one end, as well as a gear with a push-pull feature to switch back and forth.
Gem combination attachments are pretty scarce because the early Gems had such weak motors. Getting through a 4 minute cylinder was a challenge for Gem A, B, or C models.
Gem combination attachments are pretty scarce because the early Gems had such weak motors. Getting through a 4 minute cylinder was a challenge for Gem A, B, or C models.
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Joe Busam
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Re: 2/4 Gearing For Edison Gem
Thanks so much for the information. I totally understand the rarity. My Gem is in excellent condition but I know it can only make it through one and a half 2 minute records without winding down. Something I hadn't considered.