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I wonder if anyone across the pond can assist with some early motor parts I am seeking. The machine is G&T Junior Monarch, which has an incomplete spiral-drive motor. Looks to me as though someone in the past has removed the spring barrel to replace a broken spring and then lost all the relevant bits.

Possibly some of the Victor machines from the USA may utilise the same parts. Attached is a picture of an identical and complete motor that I have borrowed for reference purposes. The parts I needs are the spring barrel, bull gear and winding shaft. I'm in the UK, where these bits are proving difficult to find, hence I'm casting my net a little wider!

I would think they would be interchangeable with Victor parts. You can probably contact any number of suppliers stateside. We have a list here:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... ?f=8&t=195

I would recommend either George Vollema at Great Lakes Antique Phono, or Victrola repair service to start with.

Hi Zeppy,

Thanks for the info, which is much appreciated. I'll follow this up in due course.