Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-04 Thread Bob Maffit
What is: Scotch brite later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Rich Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 2:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question Gently spring

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-04 Thread Steven Medved
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Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-04 Thread Rich
] On Behalf Of Rich Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 2:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question Gently spring enough tabs to allow just popping the cover off. Scotch brite the spring to remove all the ossified graphite and Vaseline that is hanging it up

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-04 Thread Jim Nichol
is: Scotch brite later Bob -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Rich Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 2:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question Gently spring

[Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-02 Thread john robles
Hello all I have a question. I have an Amberola 75 that I got a a possible trade/sale machine later on. For now I am keeping it. The springs are badly in need of lubrication, and the leaves are coming apart as the machine plays with noisy results.  The springs may even need replacement.  I have

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-02 Thread Rich
Gently spring enough tabs to allow just popping the cover off. Scotch brite the spring to remove all the ossified graphite and Vaseline that is hanging it up. Relube with a high grade large clock spring lube or something like this

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-02 Thread Steven Medved
the barrel. Use mineral spirits to clean them, gasoline will make them harder to clean. Mineral spirits, kerosene, Jet fuel, and heating oil all work well. Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2013 13:08:32 -0700 From: john9...@pacbell.net To: phono-l@oldcrank.org Subject: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-02 Thread Andrew Baron
Hi John ~ I've just read your question and Rich's answer. I agree, you should bend just sufficient to release -- no need to bend them perfectly straight up, etc. Also, you may find that you can get away with leaving some leaning in quite a bit (very minimal bending). As long as you can tilt one

Re: [Phono-L] Amberola Spring Re-greasing question

2013-09-02 Thread charles smith
Hi John: Slowly wind the spring and watch the barrel. You should see a approx. dime sized threaded projection with a flat headed screwdriver slot on the barrel part facing you.Wind the spring fully and so you can see the opening and inject about a teaspoon of grease/oil mixture. Replace the