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Hey guys, My Edison Opera can't seem to maintain a constant speed. The governor seems to not be fluctuating at all. Any ideas? All help greatly appreciated!
Wes
HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Wes:
Was your Opera running well before? Have you removed the top cover to observe what's happening with the governor?
Can you be more specific with the speed issues?
Send me a pm if you'd like and I'll send my contact/cell info.
Bob
Was your Opera running well before? Have you removed the top cover to observe what's happening with the governor?
Can you be more specific with the speed issues?
Send me a pm if you'd like and I'll send my contact/cell info.
Bob
"Comparison is the thief of joy" Theodore Roosevelt
His Master's Voice Automatic 1A Exponential Gramophone Demonstration:
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His Master's Voice Automatic 1A Exponential Gramophone Demonstration:
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Thanks Bob, I have your number and will give you a call later this evening. Will that be ok?
Regards, Wes
Regards, Wes
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Okay!
"Comparison is the thief of joy" Theodore Roosevelt
His Master's Voice Automatic 1A Exponential Gramophone Demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi70G1Rzqpo
His Master's Voice Automatic 1A Exponential Gramophone Demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi70G1Rzqpo
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Check if the tensioning spring is in place. It is a hard wire that is installed in the flywheel, and it should act as a spring to tension the wheel and keep the speed steady.downsouth wrote:Hey guys, My Edison Opera can't seem to maintain a constant speed. The governor seems to not be fluctuating at all. Any ideas? All help greatly appreciated!
Wes
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Here is a picture of the spring he is talking about:
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downsouth
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Yes, The wire is in place. It appears to be bent through the shaft of the flywheel and slightly through the hole in the outside of the flywheel. Wes
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Is this wire supposed to go through the shaft and connect to the flywheel on one side or both?
Wes
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
Through the shaft and connected to both sides. 
George P.
George P.
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Re: HELP NEEDED: EDISON OPERA
That's what it appeared to be but I wasn't sure. Bob, what was the diameter of the wire I will need to replace it again?
Regards, Wes
Regards, Wes