Edison Fireside need help?

[Edisonfan]

I have a complete Fireside motor available if that's any help. PM if interested.

Jerry B.

Thank you Jerry, but I don’t need a whole motor. It’s a spring that connects the speed regulator arm to the underside part that holds the Governor and the speed screw in place.

[VanEpsFan1914]

Going to an old-fashioned hardware store and getting an extension spring the right length would be a good way to replace the missing spring, just saying.

[Edisonfan]

Going to an old-fashioned hardware store and getting an extension spring the right length would be a good way to replace the missing spring, just saying.

Unfortunately all the ones in my area closed up shop years ago. We just have Lowe’s and Home Depot.

[Edisonfan]

I found a spring that I needed. George Vollema at Great Lakes Phonographs.

[Inigo]

The original seems stronger and thicker than the one in a click clack ballpen, if not, that's a good source for small springs...

[Edisonfan]

Bad news! The motor on my fireside is not working. I wound it up, and nothing, is moving.

[gramophone-georg]

Brake is on or the governor end bearings are too tight. If you try to move those end bearings with the spring wound BE CAREFUL. In fact I wouldn't unless you are fully aware of what can happen if it slips and the spring lets go. Maybe try a good oil soak on the moving parts first.

[Edisonfan]

Brake is on or the governor end bearings are too tight. If you try to move those end bearings with the spring wound BE CAREFUL. In fact I wouldn't unless you are fully aware of what can happen if it slips and the spring lets go. Maybe try a good oil soak on the moving parts first.

Okay George,

I’ll give it a shot with oil.

[Edisonfan]

I removed the Governor and now the motor is running. Albeit very slowly. Also, I need to replace the belt. I did oil the gears, and use some WD-40. The motor is running slow, but there is movement.

[FellowCollector]

Paul, If you removed the governor with the main spring under tension (yikes!) and the motor runs slowly then something is definitely wrong.

Please post a video (if possible) so we can see what you see. : )

Doug