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A double spring HMV motor from 1913 (there´s a thread called "what would you do" under european about the machine, I don´t understand how to paste it here)and I´ve cleaned the motor, had the springs out and cleaned and greased them.

Still the motor is not as strong as one would expect - there seems to be something slowing it down. It´s in generally good shape.

My question: does anyone know if the governor had small ball bearings? It´s hard to tell by looking and I´ve seen nothing fall out.

No ball bearings but it should have a little end play when assembled. Jerry B.

Sorry, I could not help myself.

DID THE GOVERNOR HAVE ANY BALLS?

It looks like there is one in there. Am I seeing things?
Dave

Dave D wrote:It looks like there is one in there. Am I seeing things?
Dave

I don't think you are seeing things, Dave, it looks to me like there's one there.

I spy one in there, probably stuck with gummed oil

There is a ball bearing in there. It is extremely small. I've replaced them before because the old one was rusty.

Stephen

snallast wrote:...there´s a thread called "what would you do" under european about the machine, I don´t understand how to paste it here)...

For future reference, every thread, like every webpage, has its own URL. So, to post a jump to a thread (or website) all you have to do is highlight the address that appears at the top of your browser in the "address bar," right click or press CTRL+C to copy it, and then paste it directly into your post so it will appear like this -- http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... 11&t=37935 (If the URL or web address is very long, it will appear shortened or condensed once you post.)

HTH,
OrthoFan