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A 1918 Victrola IX restored
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:26 pm
by Jonsheff
Here is a 1918 Victrola IX i just finished restoring for a buyer in LA. The buyer was the vocalist for the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra for 20 years. Now he can play all those old 78 records.
Re: A 1918 Victrola IX restored
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:33 pm
by HMVDevotee
That motor looks new! Did you also use the Mobil 1 synthetic grease in the spring barrel?
Re: A 1918 Victrola IX restored
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:08 pm
by audiophile102
Looks brand new. I'm sure the owner will be delighted. I used Mobil 1 grease for my IX motor including packing the spring barrel and I expect it will keep it purring for quite some time.
Re: A 1918 Victrola IX restored
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:56 pm
by Jonsheff
I use mobile 1 for the gears and Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Off-Road Grease with 5% moly for the springs, IMHO there is no better. I have seen what has happened to the original grease that was used in Victrola motors so hopefully the synthetic holds up better.
Re: A 1918 Victrola IX restored
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 5:06 am
by Phono-Phan
Great job!!!!
Re: A 1918 Victrola IX restored
Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:50 am
by audiophile102
Jonsheff wrote: Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:56 pm
I use mobile 1 for the gears and Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Off-Road Grease with 5% moly for the springs, IMHO there is no better. I have seen what has happened to the original grease that was used in Victrola motors so hopefully the synthetic holds up better.
I never heard of Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Off-Road Grease so I will be sure to find it for my next spring service job. Thanks.