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Wurlitzer 7500 lid wont stay open
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:47 pm
by vaguy2222
Does anybody know if the spring lid hinges for the 7500 are still availible or another fix to keep the lid open? thanks Norman
Re: Wurlitzer 7500 lid wont stay open
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:04 pm
by Ken Layton
I don't know about availability, but back in the day we always kept a few sawed off pool cue sticks handy to use as jukebox lid holders. Sometimes we used sawed off broom handles.
Re: Wurlitzer 7500 lid wont stay open
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:43 pm
by vaguy2222
Thanks Ken will look into that. Norman
Re: Wurlitzer 7500 lid wont stay open
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 6:44 pm
by Ron Rich
Hi -guy,
I don't recall if it was the WurliTzer, or RockOla, "console" style machines -- but one of them used an "adjustable" spring hinge--look at the bottom of the hinge for a "screw head" --Ron Rich
Re: Wurlitzer 7500 lid wont stay open
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 11:53 pm
by vaguy2222
Thanks Ron but the adjustmant is already maxed out.I think the spring is just weak from age. Was hoping to hear what the Operators did to keep these units servicable. I tried Googling furniture lid hinges and all the units I see are intended to be on the inside of the cabinet not outside. Again thanks. Norman
Re: Wurlitzer 7500 lid wont stay open
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 1:41 am
by Ron Rich
Hi Norman,
If it's the one I remember--remove it and stretch the spring--or replace the spring ---
Ron Rich
Re: Wurlitzer 7500 lid wont stay open
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 5:53 am
by vaguy2222
Thanks Ron will look into changing the spring