One governor spring was replaced by a zip tie, another from a snipped off piece of tin from some sort of label, maybe a fishing weight (?) added, and this plastic doohickie was crammed against the spring barrel, which maybe prevented it from popping backwards 'cause the spring was broke.
Helpful Hint - Repair your Victrola motor using zip ties and other junk from around the house
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Helpful Hint - Repair your Victrola motor using zip ties and other junk from around the house
I bought a Victrola. The owner had replaced the motor, but he gave me the old one. It had the worst repairs I've ever seen.
One governor spring was replaced by a zip tie, another from a snipped off piece of tin from some sort of label, maybe a fishing weight (?) added, and this plastic doohickie was crammed against the spring barrel, which maybe prevented it from popping backwards 'cause the spring was broke.
One governor spring was replaced by a zip tie, another from a snipped off piece of tin from some sort of label, maybe a fishing weight (?) added, and this plastic doohickie was crammed against the spring barrel, which maybe prevented it from popping backwards 'cause the spring was broke.
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Re: Helpful Hint - Repair your Victrola motor using zip ties and other junk from around the house
A motor with a story..... Phew!
Inigo