Hand crank remove. columbia grafonola floor model.

[holmviper]

Hello, this is my first post. I have a columbia grafonola, floor model g2 I think. I want to get to motor , it works but noisy. My hand crank goes through a plate with two screws. Screws are loose and wont tighten or loosen. All I want to do is get the crank off so I can pull motor up. I keep reading just un screw it. I'm afraid I'll brake it. Does plate with two screws need to come off? Once inside I'm sure I can fix the plate. I feel stupid I'm sure I'm making a big deal out of nothing, but having fun. May I get some help?

[David Spanovich]

The plate with the screws would be the escutcheon --



-- which stabilizes the crank when it is turned, and protects the veneer in the area of the crank. It has nothing to do with the removal of the crank.


If the crank is a slotted design --


then you would simply pull on it while turning it counterclockwise, but I don't think this type was used for the Grafonola models.



The crank is probably of the threaded kind, which means you should be able to remove it by turning it counterclockwise. (Turn it clockwise to wind the motor and counterclockwise to remove the crank.)


If it's stiff or won't budge when you turn it counterclockwise, try spraying a little penetrating oil or even WD-40 between the escutcheon and crank.

If you don't already have it, try to hunt down a copy of "The Compleat Talking Machine," by Eric Reiss. (That's the way "complete" is spelled in the title.) It can be ordered from most well stocked bookseller for about 20-bucks. It's full of illustrations and walks you through most repairs...and I should be getting royalties for the number of times I've recommended this book.

HTH,
DS

[holmviper]

Many thanks sir, I will spray some wd-40 and let it soak overnight, and play with it tomorrow.

[holmviper]

It soaked for 1 ½ hrs and unscrewed with little effort. Thanks again.