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Ok I just picked up this Edison standard Model E combination type
Does it look original? Also I cant get the mandrel to spin. Looks to be jammed
I know the one screw is not original, anyone have one to sell?
It also have a type N reproducer

Looks like a real nice machine-- and the "N" reproducer is correct for the "E".

Re: the mandrel-- I assume you mean that the mandrel is either hard to turn or completely locked up-- Just to the left of the mandrel is a casting about an inch wide that the mandrel shaft passes through- Inside that casting is a pot-metal bearing that swells up and freezes that shaft-- If it turns at all, it is fairly easy to deal with-- a little penetrating oil should allow you to remove the mandrel by twisting it as you pull on it--- Then the inside of the bearing can be incrementally reamed until it allows for free spinning of the mandrel-
But if it is totally frozen, then removing the mandrel becomes more difficult-- It needs to be pressed out and likely the swollen bearing needs to be replaced--- New bearings made of brass are available.

Hope this helps--
Brad Abell

the one left of the gears?

oldtvsandtoys wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 2:12 pm the one left of the gears?

The frozen bushing will be pressed in here.

also is this a 2 or 4 min? If both how do you change them?

Does your mandrel turn at all, or is it locked up solid?

oldtvsandtoys wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 2:17 pm also is this a 2 or 4 min? If both how do you change them?

It's 4 minute only.

You're missing this gear cover... https://www.ebay.com/itm/256500382187?i ... R8CCpMbzYw

Not essential to play records however.

JerryVan wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 2:19 pm Does your mandrel turn at all, or is it locked up solid?

I have not tried to put oil in it yet, but it might be solid.
This is inside the lid

Ok now I need 3 items for it
1) the screw
2) gear cover.
3) the handle for the top of the lid