I believe that removing the governors is part of what makes them work well, although a couple of pictures I've seen show governors in the motors. I suppose it is possible that they are there but not engaged in the gear train too.
Can you send a picture of one you have? Thanks, Ron L -----Original Message----- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of David Dazer Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 5:50 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors I pick them up around here for around $20. The governors are always gone, but the springs and gears come in handy Dave Dazer ________________________________ From: Ron L'Herault <lhera...@bu.edu> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l@oldcrank.org>; phonol...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, October 28, 2012 9:20:48 PM Subject: [Phono-L] trolling motors from phono motors I'm looking for information about the practice of turning a spring wound phono motor into a trolling motor/line winder. Ever see on, build one, use one? Got pictures? Thanks, Ron L _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
