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HI
Just tried to play a cylinder on my AA, there was a horrible noise, the handle spun like a propellor, the reproducer and horn flew off and the cylinder shattered... After I had recovered from the shock I found a small brass gear wheel had split, releasing the full force of the spring. The gear is on the end of the shaft which drives the governor (see photo). Does anyone have a complete working AA motor to sell or could you check your spares to see if you have one of these shafts ? I am in the UK so would need it posting.
Many thanks
Andrew

The AA used the same motor & governor as the "Eagle", so finding a part should not be that difficult.

Bill

Thanks Bill ! Anyone got an Eagle B motor or part ?

Check with Mark (croakingfrog on ebay) or George V. at Great Lakes Phonograph in Michigan.

I have actually had one of these intermediate gears do the same thing. I also had a feedscrew gear actually get loose and rotate on its shaft. I think these AA or B type machines were cheaply made and they are "at the age" and so they are starting to fail.

Bump

PM sent. Jerry Blais

Hi Jerry,
I haven't received any message ? Could you send it again .
Thanks
Andrew

I sent photos of my parts motor two days ago followed by an email and a PM. ?

Jerry Blais

Hi Jerry,

Sorry, not received anything via the forum, only the email which I replied to . Could you re send to my email address ?
many thanks
Andrew