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Hello! I found this forum while searching for information on repairing an Edison C-19 that was given to the theater I work at.
I have already found a service manual and instruction book on-line and managed to ascertain that one of the springs was broken. I got what was left of the old one out without any surprises, although the students said that with all the protective gear I was wearing I looked more like a bomb disposal tech than a repairman. I've got a new one on order.
In any case, I'll probably be bothering you with questions again and I appreciate any help you may be able to provide - and feel free to correct any incorrect terminology I may use. I'm only just getting the hang of what all the parts are called, and I'm not used to working on audio equipment of quite this age.
So, opening question - is there any non-obvious thing I really should know about before getting stuck in? I know the springs are out to get me, I'm looking for more subtle new kid mistakes.
Oh, and while perusing the "odd things found in your machines" article I was glad to find that I was not the only person to find vintage pornography tucked in the recesses of their new machine.
Introduction - new member
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Unistrut
- Victor Jr
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- Personal Text: Okay, now I'm ready to work on the springs.
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Brad
- Victor III
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Re: Introduction - new member
Welcome to the board. Sounds like you are well ahead of the newbie curve.
You will find lots of help here, be sure to post pictures.
You will find lots of help here, be sure to post pictures.
Why do we need signatures when we are on a first avatar basis?
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phonogfp
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Re: Introduction - new member
...And take note of whether the broken spring was installed clockwise or counter-clockwise! You'll obviously want to install the new one the same way. Good luck!
George P.
George P.
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JohnM
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Re: Introduction - new member
You may want to contact Scott Corbett in Ontario, California at: 9 0h 9 - nine 8 four - nine two 4 one. Scott is a collector friend from my years in California (in Claremont among other places). He has a wonderful collection and is a great resource for parts and knowledge. He lives off Euclid.
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Jerry B.
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Re: Introduction - new member
If you can replace Diamond Disk springs, it's all downhill from there. Welcome to the Forum. Jerry Blais
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FloridaClay
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Re: Introduction - new member
Welcome! The folks here are great and most are very happy to help.
Clay
Clay
Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume's Laws of Collecting
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.