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jboger
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need help to identify unknown motor

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Recently at an auction and bought a phonograph made by the Domestic Talking Machine Corp., probably ca. 1916-18. I call it "El Cheapo". Back in the day it sold for $10; it shows, but that's why I like it. I've uploaded some photos of the motor in the hopes that someone can positively identify the maker. It's missing the governor. It takes a single mainspring--gone! The entire motor was filthy, so what you seen has been cleaned. If anyone could help me identify the maker, it would be greatly appreciated and my first step towards knowing what the governor looks like. I have a few more photos if needed.
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De Soto Frank
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Re: need help to identify unknown motor

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This is a WAG ( wild-a$$-guess), but it seems to resemble one of the many Heineman motors...
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That is a Heineman motor. It has the P notation before the model no. Also, the wide teeth gears are common on many of the Heineman motors.

I would not classify a Heineman motor as cheap, many are very good quality, easy to work on except for the governor.

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Here is a link to a Heinemann Motor catalog. Your specific motor is not listed, but it might give you an idea what the governor should look like.
https://plus.google.com/photos/10521891 ... banner=pwa

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Thanks to the three of you. You all seem to be in agreement that mine is a Heinemann motor, and it does look similar to those illustrated in the motor catalog. I note the governor on these models is different from the Victor governors. I guess the next question is how interchangeable are the governors from model to model assuming I don't find the same model. I have the entire machine. It only lacks a mainspring and the governor. Well, felt on the platter, too.

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