Need help with a Edison standard e combination type

[JerryVan]

If you posted the lid label in connection with your question about 2 min. & 4 min., note that the label is for a Type D machine. Yours is a Type E and is for 4 minute records only.

[outune]

Below is a link to the mandrel shaft bushing you need-- The hole in it lines up with the oiler hole in the top of your casting-- The hardest part is getting the old mandrel bushing out- If your mandrel is frozen solid-- won't turn at all-- You will likely have to destroy the original bushing to get it out--- It can be tricky.

Some of the regular repair guys have a jig set up to remove that bearing-- I suspect Jerry Van (who has contributed to this post) could do it-- Also Phono-Phan (Ken Brekke)-- There are others. If you decide not to tackle it yourself, you can send just the top bedplate out to get it done.
Hope this helps-- You have a real nice looking machine-- It will be geat to get it singing again!
Brad Abell

https://thephonographshop.com/products/ ... ss-bushing

[VanEpsFan1914]

Don't feel bad about the lid label; I have an Edison Standard the bedplate of which was originally cast as a D but assembled as a 2-minute C. It also has the combination type label on the lid. Perhaps this is normal? Can more experienced collectors shed some light on the labels here?

[JerryVan]

As Charles suggests, the lid label not matching the machine does not necessarily mean that you have the wrong lid. I suspect this was a common thing.

[Damfino59]

Ok I just picked up this Edison standard Model E combination type
Does it look original? Also I cant get the mandrel to spin. Looks to be jammed
I know the one screw is not original, anyone have one to sell?
It also have a type N reproducer

You really need to read this from the APS website:

https://apsblobdeve.blob.core.windows.n ... andard.pdf

You have a nice looking Babson special from 1911. Did you get a horn?

[oldtvsandtoys]

Ok I just picked up this Edison standard Model E combination type
Does it look original? Also I cant get the mandrel to spin. Looks to be jammed
I know the one screw is not original, anyone have one to sell?
It also have a type N reproducer

You really need to read this from the APS website:

https://apsblobdeve.blob.core.windows.n ... andard.pdf

You have a nice looking Babson special from 1911. Did you get a horn?

He is looking for the horn.

[oldtvsandtoys]

Ok I just picked up this Edison standard Model E combination type
Does it look original? Also I cant get the mandrel to spin. Looks to be jammed
I know the one screw is not original, anyone have one to sell?
It also have a type N reproducer

You really need to read this from the APS website:

https://apsblobdeve.blob.core.windows.n ... andard.pdf

You have a nice looking Babson special from 1911. Did you get a horn?

Just read it, very interesting So how many of you have a lid with a type D label?

[oldtvsandtoys]

Ok I thought I would give a update. I could not get the mandrel to move by hand. I used penetrating oil for 3 days on both sides of the bushing, with no luck.
So I thought I would try my grip wrench and got it to move, but still could not get it to move with my hands. Then with help I had the grip wrench moving the mandrel, and a aluminum rod and hammer on the other side. I was slowly able to get the shaft to move. And out she came. So as I am waiting for the new bushing I thought I would clean the bed plate.

Now my question is whats to use and best way to clean it?

[JerryVan]

Great job!

Depending on its condition, I clean the finish with fine automotive rubbing compound, (being careful around the striping), then follow up with automotive wax.

[oldtvsandtoys]

do you use 0000 steel wool?