Re: [Phono-L] Credenza speed readout needle chatter

2019-09-12 Thread Andrew Baron via Phono-L
Hi Robert. Intriguing problem, and I think I may be able to shed a little light. My supposition could be wrong, but if you look at the physics of the thing, it could point to not one issue (“…obviously the contact point between the leather nib…”), but more likely two issues. You have to raise

Re: [Phono-L] Credenza speed readout needle chatter

2019-09-12 Thread Ron L'Herault via Phono-L
I'd tighten up the governor bearing end play ever so slightly. Check also to see if the governor bearings are sloppy side to side. Ron L -Original Message- From: Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Robert Wright via Phono-L Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2019 9:47

[Phono-L] Credenza speed readout needle chatter

2019-09-12 Thread Robert Wright via Phono-L
Hello to all! I hope someone can help me with this incredibly annoying problem: the speed indicator mech of one of my Credenza X's chatters at 78rpm It's fine at 80, it's fine at 90 (I have a Hughes adapter I use for Pathé verticals), and it's fine below 77. But right at 78 to 79rpm, it