Finally finished standard C

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tomb
Victor IV
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Finally finished standard C

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I brought a standard C plate on E bay to redo and add to my C collection.. I had 7 standard Bs so I used one as a donor machine for the case and motor. Standard Cs I believe came in B and D cases I was told. I had to purchase all the upper works. The only problem I ran into was the feed screw for a standard C is only for that unit as a B or D feed screw was incorrect. Had to locate one and the person who sold me the plate sold me the feed screw. When I started to clean it up I found someone had made a center bearing out of a plastic tube. I did not try it so I do not know if it will work. It came out easier that a pot metal one. It even had a oil hole drilled into it. I finally finished today and after a lot of adjustments it is a sweet machine. The governor was bent too and had to be played with. I kept the original stripes as they were in good condition. I am working on a standard 4 clip and a home suitcase. and may post on them too. It keeps me busy in my spare time. This is a more expensive hobby than golfing.. Tom B
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the plate
the plate
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cleaned
cleaned
cleaning
cleaning
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mated top to bottom
mated top to bottom
the plastic center bearing
the plastic center bearing
the pumpkin fairy helped me turn it into a standard C
the pumpkin fairy helped me turn it into a standard C
I use this horn for testing only
I use this horn for testing only
completed at last
completed at last

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TinfoilPhono
Victor V
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Re: Finally finished standard C

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Great job!

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Re: Finally finished standard C

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Well done!

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