Question on my Edison Gem

JB Brown · Post by **JB Brown** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 2:11 pm

I have a Gem that gets about 1:20 seconds into a record and it skips and plays the same part over and over. If I gently push the carriage, I can get it to play thru the rest of the record. I have tried numerous records and it does the same thing on each one. I see no visible problems on my feed screw or the half nut? Any Ideas?

Thanks.

gramophoneshane · Post by **gramophoneshane** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:30 pm

Sounds like your half nut is worn & needs replacing.

penman · Post by **penman** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:13 pm

Since it always stops at about the same place I would suggest the problem is with the feedscrew when the half nut passes over the problems threads. Check them out carefully, it doesn't take much in the way of a problem thread to throw the half nut off, especially if there's any friction. Good luck.

bostonmike1 · Post by **bostonmike1** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 7:56 pm

Both Penman and Shane have given you great advice and the place to investgate and resolve your problem. As a collector in my mid 60's,I have to constantly adjust my full nuts,so I do not crush the damn things everytime I sit down.

Brad · Post by **Brad** » Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:49 pm

You should also check the carriage rod. There might be damage or corrosion that restricts the carriage from progressing causing the half nut to skip.

JB Brown · Post by **JB Brown** » Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:06 am

Thanks for the responses guys.

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