Phonoland

I have inherited a Victrola VV 8-30 electirc model. I plugged it in last night and only the light came on. When I removed the back panels I found a pair of wires were disconnected. I need a wiring diagram or a picture of the back of the unit. I would like to get it up and running. I also noticed the tubes and electric parts were fairly dusty. I am assuming that if I use computer duster in a can that should be safe. Please let me know if anyone can help.

Donnie

Donnie,
I know nothing about that unit, however, it is never "safe" to plug in an unknown unit.
Getting the schematic is a very wise move, but you should also power up that ( and all items that have caps in them )unit slowly, using a variable power supply.
Ron Rich

Ron's right.
Anyone who aquires an old vintage radio or phono is asking for trouble if they continue to operate such things without having the unit restored to a safe and proper condition FIRST.

Just because it "lights up" is no reason to continue to use it.... only fools do that.
Good chance that eventually some smoke or a pop will happen, and then the cost to repair will skyrocket.

Those old Victor sets are collectables and the motors in them are virtually impossible to replace.
If it's a capacitor-run motor, it'll likely need a new capacitor for proper operation and to keep from burning the motor out.

Common sense is to get it thoroughly gone over by a reputable technician who knows what needs to be done.

Where do I find a reputable technician in the Cleveland area that can help me out?

I would look in the phone book, under "radio/TV repair"--also, while there, look for local "Electronics Supply Stores" (not the chain or mail type), and call them for suggestions. Ron Rich