Edison Home Model D - 2/4 Min Gearing Trouble
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 4:34 pm
Greetings from a new member!
I have been following this board for a long time and have learned a great deal. Seems like any problem I have ever encountered when restoring a phonograph can be answered by searching The Talking Machine Forum! Until now...
I am struggling with the 2/4 minute gearing on a Edison Home Model D. The planetary gear, along with the motor and upper and lower gearing, has been cleaned and lubricated. The phonograph runs smooth and quiet while in the 2 minute position, however when the planetary gear is pulled out for 4 minute operation there is a binding feel that repeats at about every 1 to 1-β rotation of the mandrel. It doesn't appear to be in the same mandrel position every time. It lasts for about ΒΌ of the rotation. It is significant enough to stop the governor. There doesn't appear to be any wear on the planetary gears.
I was wondering if anyone has experienced this problem and found a solution?
Thank you in advance for any advice!
I have been following this board for a long time and have learned a great deal. Seems like any problem I have ever encountered when restoring a phonograph can be answered by searching The Talking Machine Forum! Until now...
I am struggling with the 2/4 minute gearing on a Edison Home Model D. The planetary gear, along with the motor and upper and lower gearing, has been cleaned and lubricated. The phonograph runs smooth and quiet while in the 2 minute position, however when the planetary gear is pulled out for 4 minute operation there is a binding feel that repeats at about every 1 to 1-β rotation of the mandrel. It doesn't appear to be in the same mandrel position every time. It lasts for about ΒΌ of the rotation. It is significant enough to stop the governor. There doesn't appear to be any wear on the planetary gears.
I was wondering if anyone has experienced this problem and found a solution?
Thank you in advance for any advice!