Okay... Thanks MattTech!!! But, it might be hard to find one because I live in a town where old stuff is usually expensive.
But, I'll take your advice and put it to good use... I'll post back with an update!!!!

But surely there is a more financially-friendly solution to my problem...
Perhaps rewiring another phonograph that could fit inside the gap in the chassis?
I'm just wondering...

MattTech wrote:I would think a suitable BSR unit would fit as well.

Seriously!!! I didn't know that...

I'm looking for JUST a Zenith brand Allegro turntable to complete another one of my restoration projects. I need to have it in WORKING condition and within a reasonable price range. But, I need just the phonograph part, not the rest of it... If anyone can help me find what I'm looking for, I'll be S...

Dracologist wrote:

shedradios wrote:Spring 80

What is Spring 80!?

Hahahaha!!! I figured out what you are talking about... Spring 80 is the spring between the Motor and the Idler Mount. Yeah, I already have it in the assembly, but it's not doing
anything to either the Motor and the Idler...

shedradios wrote:Spring 80

What is Spring 80!? I looked at the diagrams SEVERAL times on the URL you posted. But I never saw (on the pictures) an arrow with an "80" at the end; only on the Parts List!!!

You will see a "silver notched", "chunk" of metal. Now look under that at the copper colored material, under the "notch"--see the "line" (it ends at the "cut-out" ) ? Then look at the support holding the idler wheel. See the hole ON THE SIDE. I thin...

Hello, I need help with my 1953 Zenith Cobramatic like the one for here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Zenith-Cobra-Matic-Radio-Phonograph-15-x-19-Works-/150665261429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2314597175 I am having a problem with the Motor Tension Spring of the phonograph part of the con...