US ARMY PHONOGRAPH HELP

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Just got my first machine but it has problems, please check out the videos. Any ideas? I cant seem to get the turn table off to check to c what is causin the wobble

I know "nothing" about these--but, it appears to me to have a bent TT shaft--possibly from someone attempting to remove it, without knowing how ??? Ron Rich

Thought I'd check in one more time before I take my vacation from the hobby...

James, I agree with Ron that the spindle or spindle/shaft appears to be slightly bent.

Since this is a portable, the turntable was likely secured to prevent it from popping off the spindle in transport.

The most COMMON way to do this was to use a retainer ring at the base of the spindle where it comes into contact with the top of the turntable. To see if there was once one in place, check the spindle carefully to see if there's a slight groove. If there is, apply some penetrating lubricant at the base of the spindle and rock the turntable gently until you start to feel some give.

If there is no evidence that a retaining ring was used, look carefully to see if there is a hole drilled through the spindle, itself. If there is, then the spindle will unscrew. Insert a nail or rod through the hole and, holding the turntable by the ridge, try turning the rod counter-clockwise, or clockwise if it won't budge.

If there is no hole in the spindle, then it may be attached with a set screw under the turntable. (Hopefully, this isn't the case, because you'll need a very long & thin screwdriver to get at it.)

If you still can't remove the turntable, it might be best to contact one of the shops specializing in antique phonograph repair. Great Lakes Antique Phonograph is a good starting place -- http://www.victroladoctor.com/

Hope this helps.

Joe
(Now, I'm outta' here..)

Hi All

Just a little update, for a test I placed a small piece of cardboard over/through the spindle a few mm above the platter, I then placed my 78 on that and gave it a go, and low and behold the blighter worked!

The sound quality isnt great (maybe Im wrong) but at least it is playing, I assume I can replace the Gaskets to help it: Like the one on the arm which connects to the box and the one that connects the arm to the reproducter.

However what shall I do about the Reproducer itself? Im scared to even attempt to open it up I'll post some pics of it later. A friend has recommended using Rubber from old Hot Water Bottles instead of trying to source gaskets myself any thoughts on this? Are the gaskets interchangeable for models? or would a new/replacement reproducer be an option?

Any advice would be great, I am also in the market for some good Needles too. I intend to play this machine at WW2 Displays the louder I can get it the better