Opera Lift Lever Not Lifting Reproducer Weight

[phonogfp]

Second pic of your last post may identify the problem. The paddle is set against the reproducer in such a way that when you raise it, it is not able to push up,but rather pushes somewhat horizontally and downward the limit hook. This could get bent when forcefully sliding the reproducer onto the machine and against the paddle. It may help to bend the vertical axis of the hook outward, (toward the paddle)just slightly and the bottom of the hook slightly upward so the paddle can more easily slide under. Be careful!

I've had a similar problem with my 1B.

I had a similar problem with my Amberola III, and cured it with the careful adjustment that Bruce suggested.

Also: Clean the paddle and the limit hook with some 0000 steel wool, and lightly oil with a good synthetic oil (not Three-In-One). You want those parts nice and smooth; gliding over each other.

George P.

[HisMastersVoice]

Problem solved! I carefully bent the hook on the reproducer as suggested, and also put a drop of oil on the paddle. It works flawlessly now! Thanks for the great suggestions, you guys are awesome

Lever lowered:

Lever raised (with no help, all on its own!)

[phonogfp]

This is what we do...

George P.

[HisMastersVoice]

That also explained why it happened with the Diamond A but not the L...I'm just glad it's fixed, it was very annoying!

[Valecnik]

You can just call us "your awesomenesses.

Another thing you may want to look at. It appears in your most recent pics that the body of the reproducer might have a slight downward tilt, consistent with it being forced into place at some previous time. I had one like this too. For most records it was ok but for some slightly out of round records there was not enough play. A tiny tiny gentle upward bending of the tube could be helpful. Check it carefully first and BE CAREFUL!