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I am looking for one governor weight and spring for a Columbia B Eagle. One was missing when I purchased the phonograph.

However, I'm assuming all three governor springs should be replaced instead of just one? If anyone knows of a source to get pre-cut springs for this phonograph, please let me know.

I'm also interested in a belt cover but would like to find the correct one. Based on what I've read, I believe this phonograph was made in 1897 or 1898 due to the all wood handle on the lid and no printed end cap on the mandrel. From what I can gather, the printing on the belt cover changed over the years.

Thanks!

You're correct - all three governor weights/springs should be replaced. You can get these from:

Brian Parlier: www.thephonographshop.com
George Vollema: http://www.victroladoctor.com/
Duane Wyatt: http://wyattsmusical.com/

If you provide the serial number of your Eagle, I can let you know what type belt cover was originally supplied with it.

George P.

phonogfp wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:47 pm You're correct - all three governor weights/springs should be replaced. You can get these from:

Brian Parlier: www.thephonographshop.com
George Vollema: http://www.victroladoctor.com/
Duane Wyatt: http://wyattsmusical.com/

If you provide the serial number of your Eagle, I can let you know what type belt cover was originally supplied with it.

George P.

George, thanks for the information! The serial number is 113811.

Kevin

Kevin,

Eagle #113811 was originally supplied with a plain (unstamped) belt cover. This particular Eagle dates from early 1898.

George P.

phonogfp wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 5:46 pm Kevin,

Eagle #113811 was originally supplied with a plain (unstamped) belt cover. This particular Eagle dates from early 1898.

George P.

George,

Thanks so much for the information. Now I know what cover to look for and it's awesome knowing when it was made. Thanks again!

Kevin

You're very welcome, Kevin!

George P.