Victrola VV-XIV question

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Victrola VV-XIV question

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A lady brought me this yesterday and I spent all evening fixing it. Everything went great, except for the record storage doors are locked shut. Will a generic nickel victor key fit this machine? Or do I need a specific one?

Here’s some pics! I’ll be finishing up the case today, I was pretty tired after taking apart the motor :lol: the person before me didn’t do a good job ‘repairing’ this.... he put the elbow on backwards and glued the flange upside down on the exhibition. :roll:
The elbow is correct now, and I’m waiting for the flange to arrive!

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A regular "V" key should work.
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EdiBrunsVic wrote:A regular "V" key should work.
I just ordered one from Ron. Let’s hope it works!

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I've seen all manner of greases used on phono springs, but never in green!
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CharliePhono wrote:I've seen all manner of greases used on phono springs, but never in green!
It was recommended to me by another collector, I haven't had any trouble with it thus far!

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What is it... designer grease?
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Curt A wrote:What is it... designer grease?
Can it be color coordinated?
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Silicone Green Grease from any automotive store. Polymer rust inhibitors, really sticky. I’ve been using it for years.
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Safety first!

The greasy newspaper within inches of the electric space heater in the 3rd photo looks risky to me. :o
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AZ* wrote:Safety first!

The greasy newspaper within inches of the electric space heater in the 3rd photo looks risky to me. :o

I moved it right after I took that photo :lol: :lol: . The last thing I want is to burn down the barn (thats were I was working)

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