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Victor VV8-35 Orthophonic arm back bracket question
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:07 pm
by electrolaman 64
I recently acquired a very nice VV8-35 Orthophonic with all of its albums in nice shape. It could however use a new repro tonearm back bracket. I do have one in stock. But here is my question.
I removed the 4 bolts from the steel flange as usual. Usually the arm assembly will just come right off at that point. But not this one! I have another friend with a VV8-35 that says he has the same problem and has not tackled it .
I can see nothing from under the deck that is causing this. Does anyone have experience with this that could advice me before I resort to brute strength and awkwardness?
Thanks!
Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN
Re: Victor VV8-35 Orthophonic arm back bracket question
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:12 pm
by Skihawx
What a nice looking VE 8-35!!
Re: Victor VV8-35 Orthophonic arm back bracket question
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:18 pm
by 52089
Must be something with the metal horn models, because I have the same issue trying to remove the tonearm from my 8-9. Fortunately my bracket is intact. I just wanted to better seal the connection if possible. I have decided to leave well enough alone, at least for now.
Re: Victor VV8-35 Orthophonic arm back bracket question
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:28 pm
by Tpapp54321
I actually picked up an 8-35 myself a month back or so. From what I recall, there’s a rubber gasket sealing the bottom of the back bracket to the metal horn. I remember doing a combination of twisting and pulling to end up separating the two. Hope this helps, and that’s a beautiful 8-35!
Best,
-Tom Pappas
Re: Victor VV8-35 Orthophonic arm back bracket question
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:05 pm
by electrolaman 64
Tpapp54321 wrote:I actually picked up an 8-35 myself a month back or so. From what I recall, there’s a rubber gasket sealing the bottom of the back bracket to the metal horn. I remember doing a combination of twisting and pulling to end up separating the two. Hope this helps, and that’s a beautiful 8-35!
Best,
-Tom Pappas
Tom you are da-man!!!!! That was it.
Thanks!
Carlton
Re: Victor VV8-35 Orthophonic arm back bracket question
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:59 am
by Tpapp54321
electrolaman 64 wrote:Tpapp54321 wrote:I actually picked up an 8-35 myself a month back or so. From what I recall, there’s a rubber gasket sealing the bottom of the back bracket to the metal horn. I remember doing a combination of twisting and pulling to end up separating the two. Hope this helps, and that’s a beautiful 8-35!
Best,
-Tom Pappas
Tom you are da-man!!!!! That was it.
Thanks!
Carlton
Yay! Glad I was able to help!
Hope all is well,
Tom