Fullotone Cabinet Gramophone Restoration

[LaoChe85]

I’m fairly certain that the governor disk is straight and clean, as for the brake pad I’m not sure that what I’ve replaced it with is the best. I put a bit of soft leather thread (about 4mm thick) in but I’m not sure it’s the best thing as it’s not very neat and is a tad loose.
If you would have a recommendation for another replacement that would be helpful, I’ll look around too of course.

[Inigo]

It should be tight enough to stay in a fixed position, to avoid speed variations... but the pressure that it exerts on the disc is small.
The system needs to be adjusted after replacement of the governor brake pads, so you get 78rpm when the pointer indicates 78rpm. If the pad is loose, you'll frequently miss the adjustment and the speed may be erratic.
Leather could be good, although thick felt is usually preferred, as it can be easily embedded in oil and retain the oil. Thick 4mm felt is consistent enough, and can be cut in the form of a small stick, say, 4x4x6mm, to be tightly clamped by the brake arm ring. As the ring is formed by pressure, be cautious when opening it to replace the old felt or leather, not to break the metal.
If you don't have or cannot find the felt, just tell me and I'll send you a long stick in a letter. I bought a 3"x15" piece of thick felt years ago, and I have stock for hundreds of gramophones!

[LaoChe85]

I did think leather was a bit questionable for this purpose due to its harder composition so felt seems perfect.
If you could send me a little bit that would be great! I live in the UK so I don’t know if this will be an issue or not.
Thanks for your help Inigo.

[Inigo]

LaoChe, send me a PM with your postal address so I can send you a letter with the felt stick inside

[LaoChe85]

Hello everyone,

It has been a long while since I have given any updates on this restoration since I have been busy with other things. However I had some time to have a look and get some things done to the gramophone - this being the loose screw in the governor. I sent it off to John Sleep and he replaced it with a new screw that actually fit the thread. However since reinstalling the governor and adding some new governor pad kindly supplied by Inigo, the loudness from the motor still persists and I feel it has gotten worse with an almost click sound (not the best description). So I am at a dead end and have no idea what to do, I am thinking about taking the whole motor apart and servicing the whole thing but I would like to hear what others have to say incase I am missing something obvious that wasn’t previously brought up.

Thanks in advance.