Jon,

I agree that new governor springs are the way to go!

Couple more views. Serial is 97179-G. The speed indicator needle is missing. Oliver, I'd be willing to bet, (but not much $), that the pointer used in later style speed indicators would work and are probably the same. Jerry, You could have placed a higher bet because you are absolutely correct! I j...

Does it do this when it's not fully cranked up? If everything is in good shape, there should be no reason to fully wind it to play a record.

emerson wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:44 pm ----it was for me a part of Hershey ---as well as the mud. Thanks for posting

I've slogged through that mud many times!!! Wouldn't have missed it for the world! Not the same since it's now all paved, but of course it still rains more often than not.

oliver wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:27 pm Couple more views. Serial is 97179-G. The speed indicator needle is missing.

Oliver,

I'd be willing to bet, (but not much $), that the pointer used in later style speed indicators would work and are probably the same.

Charles,

That looks great! I've never actually had any of mine apart. Happy it's working out for you!

What's the serial number on this Victrola? I have an XIV dated to about November-December 1914 pretty conclusively by serial, paper license label, and series, and it has a large crescent speed indicator with "isinglass" window. The open indicator looks more 1913-ish. Anyway I would want t...

It's been very interesting seeing how you tackle issues from the perspective of a somewhat, (but perhaps not totally), different hobby. A chance for all of us to learn new methods and techniques. Fun!

I answered you in your other, identical posting....

You don't to start a new thread to bring your posting to the top. Just reply to your original thread.

A Columbia B is a two spring motor.