Victor VV8-35 Orthophonic arm back bracket question

[electrolaman 64]

I recently acquired a very nice VV8-35 Orthophonic with all of its albums in nice shape. It could however use a new repro tonearm back bracket. I do have one in stock. But here is my question.

I removed the 4 bolts from the steel flange as usual. Usually the arm assembly will just come right off at that point. But not this one! I have another friend with a VV8-35 that says he has the same problem and has not tackled it .

I can see nothing from under the deck that is causing this. Does anyone have experience with this that could advice me before I resort to brute strength and awkwardness?

Thanks!

Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN

[Skihawx]

What a nice looking VE 8-35!!

[52089]

Must be something with the metal horn models, because I have the same issue trying to remove the tonearm from my 8-9. Fortunately my bracket is intact. I just wanted to better seal the connection if possible. I have decided to leave well enough alone, at least for now.

[Tpapp54321]

I actually picked up an 8-35 myself a month back or so. From what I recall, there’s a rubber gasket sealing the bottom of the back bracket to the metal horn. I remember doing a combination of twisting and pulling to end up separating the two. Hope this helps, and that’s a beautiful 8-35!
Best,
-Tom Pappas

[electrolaman 64]

I actually picked up an 8-35 myself a month back or so. From what I recall, there’s a rubber gasket sealing the bottom of the back bracket to the metal horn. I remember doing a combination of twisting and pulling to end up separating the two. Hope this helps, and that’s a beautiful 8-35!
Best,
-Tom Pappas

Tom you are da-man!!!!! That was it.

Thanks!
Carlton

[Tpapp54321]

I actually picked up an 8-35 myself a month back or so. From what I recall, there’s a rubber gasket sealing the bottom of the back bracket to the metal horn. I remember doing a combination of twisting and pulling to end up separating the two. Hope this helps, and that’s a beautiful 8-35!
Best,
-Tom Pappas

Tom you are da-man!!!!! That was it.

Thanks!
Carlton

Yay! Glad I was able to help!

Hope all is well,
Tom