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Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:03 pm
by Josh_boro20
There is a nail holding the ratchet gear in place instead of a pin or screw. However that that I have gone through it more, all the motor needs is some greasing. The speed control knob is stuck in position. Something is too tight. Does the gold knob on top loosen?
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:07 pm
by Josh_boro20
Can someone please advise me as to what part I need to replace this nail holding the gear in place.
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:16 pm
by Roaring20s
A parts supplier will have a suitable "tapered pin".
It looks like this example that's used in a clock motor ...
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Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:35 pm
by Josh_boro20
Thank you for providing that. This is very helpful.
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 6:56 pm
by Roaring20s
Here is a comparison too.
The speed control arm has been modified, but may still function correctly.
The missing slotted guide may help if it is not maintaining the proper speed.
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 7:55 pm
by Josh_boro20
I just noticed that on my speed control arm. The two metal pieces came apart and now it is too short. My speed control arm must have broken at some point and then it was modified. Will a new arm and guide be difficult to track down?
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 9:00 pm
by Django
OrthoFan wrote: Sat Dec 10, 2022 4:09 pm
Django wrote: Sat Dec 10, 2022 3:07 pm
I don’t think that a Victor 6 ever had a “yielding turntable”....
The Victor 6 did have a yielding turntable --
viewtopic.php?t=51183&p=305130
(As is also noted in "Look for the Dog")
Here's some more info --
http://www.victor-victrola.com/Victor%20VI.htm
Joshua, that's a FANTASTIC find for $125.00! As Django notes, you could probably sell it, as is, for about 2K. (Unfortunately, that's about the least that a fair-to-good condition mahogany replacement horn will cost.
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OrthoFan
In Look For The Dog, he says that the yielding turntable VI began in 1908, which would have had the later, worm gear motor. The link that you posted confirms that the bevel gear motor VI should have a ball bearing setup and no yielding turntable.
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:56 am
by Roaring20s
Adding to the motor conversation, my motor matches the one in this post.
The number is 5092.
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 5:14 am
by Josh_boro20
This leads me to believe my motor is correct for my machine. Is yours marked 6 or vi?
Re: Victor 6
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 5:33 am
by Josh_boro20
Is my turn table platter incorrect since it is gold plated and not nickel?