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I have had an Edison standard model B for quite some time and I recently
purchased a 2/4 minute gearing set so I will be able to play the 4 min
Edison cylinders. My problem is I have no instructions to make sure I
get the gears installed correctly. Would anyone here on the forum and I
know there is a wealth of information here happen to have a copy of the
instructions they could post either in pics or PDF format? I would
appreciate any help. I have not got the gears yet, but I want to get
ready when the arrive, I know I will need a model H reproducer when the
time comes to play the 4 min records. Thank you all for any help
Gene

Gene,

Congratulations on getting a 2/4 minute for your Standard. Here is a reprint of an original catalog showing the 2/4 minute installation. I have not digitally restored it yet, but it will give you the information you need.
Be well, and let us know how it turns out!

Shawn

Thank you so very much Shawn I really didnt expect an answer
so fast, but it's very much appreciated
I will let you know hoe it goes when i get the gears.
Gene

This video overview might help as well:
https://youtu.be/9ggxlfT7JBs

Hopefully all will go well with your install.

I'm actually doing this right now on one of my Edison Standard Model "B"'s.....lol...



Tony K.

Edison Collector/Restorer

Good morning all, I received my 2/4 minute gearing yesterday and it
took about a ½ hour to install and adjust everything but all went
well and it works and plays great. It's nice being able to listen to
the few 4" ambrols I have, I'll be getting more in the future. A special
thanks to Shawn for the instructions it was great using them, and also
wes k for the video it helped very much too.

Gene