Hello,
I just finished up an Amberola V that has been in the same family since new. I noticed when they dropped it off that the reproducer weight was not being raised high enough to properly clear the record, but I had hoped after I cleaned and lubed everything that it would be ok. It's not.
Any advice on how to make it go just a tiny bit higher?
Thanks!
Dave D
Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
Dave,
Is the raising mechanism anything like the Amberola 50, 75, etc? If so, I've seen where the cam end of the raisng/lowering lever has worn and does not give the full range of movement that it once had.
Is the raising mechanism anything like the Amberola 50, 75, etc? If so, I've seen where the cam end of the raisng/lowering lever has worn and does not give the full range of movement that it once had.
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
No Jerry, it's not that at all.
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
I am a failure...Dave D wrote:No Jerry, it's not that at all.
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
Do you have access to a machine with the same reproducer? If you swapped reproducers you would know if the issue is with the mechanism or the reproducer. Just a suggestion...
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
Some detailed photos would help the diagnosis...
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
I had already thought of that and determined it is wear in the lifting mechanism.Jerry B. wrote:Do you have access to a machine with the same reproducer? If you swapped reproducers you would know if the issue is with the mechanism or the reproducer. Just a suggestion...
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
I epoxied a thin strip of brass to the bottom of the reproducer and that allows me to get enough clearance when a record is removed or put on the mandrel. There was just enough wear in the lifting mechanism that made this a necessity. I nickel plated the brass and it blended right in with the rest of the reproducer. It's reversible and did not modify the reproducer. I am happy with it.
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
Check to see if the silk cord between the diaphragm and stylus is too short. Make sure the eyelet is correctly positioned at the stylus hook. Too short a connection could cause your trouble even with the lift lever pushed down.
Hope this helps!
Bob
Hope this helps!
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Re: Amberola V Not Raising Diamond B Reproducer High Enough
I had the same trouble with mine. I simply stuck a short piece of wire insulation onto the end of the lift finger. It's not for everyone.
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Fran
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