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colmike1 wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:44 pm I am r looking for a replacement winding gear for a Victor Type R. Unfortunately the ratchet pawl has chew the original gear up and it will need replaced. Other than that, it is a completely unmolested survivor. Also, does anyone drill out and tap the needlebar thumb screw? Please let me know. Thanks.
Mike Wohl

kendphono wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:41 am

colmike1 wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2021 9:44 pm I am r looking for a replacement winding gear for a Victor Type R. Unfortunately the ratchet pawl has chew the original gear up and it will need replaced. Other than that, it is a completely unmolested survivor. Also, does anyone drill out and tap the needlebar thumb screw? Please let me know. Thanks.
Mike Wohl

Hi Mike,
I can fix the thumb screw. Contact at [email protected]
Ken Danckaert
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Package sent this morning. Thanks for your help!
Mike

Inigo wrote: Sat Jul 10, 2021 7:25 am George Vollema at Great Lakes Antique Phonograph may have it. Email him at [email protected]

JerryVan wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:57 pm That's not a gear. It's the winding ratchet, and it's not in such bad condition. Some very careful filing should remove the burred over areas and return it to function. BTW, it's not meant to work well when the motor is upside down, as shown. The ratchet pawl depends on gravity to function correctly. A common issue when bench testing a motor like this. So, if the problem is occurring when upside down, try it back in the cabinet.

UPDATE: I zoomed in closer and now agree that it's pretty badly worn. I think the ratchet pawl is also very worn, which may have contributed some...