Moving a Wurlitzer Americana I

Hi everyone - I'm new here and excited to get into juke boxes. I've rebuilt vintage stereos (rebuilt circuit boards, soldering/desoldering, etc.) and I've also rebuilt old engines and have even repaired a few stand up video games. So- I feel pretty comfortable with both electrical and mechanical aspects of the machines.

My first entry into the field is going to be a 1966 Wurlitzer Americana I (model 3100) that has been in a basement for 20 years. I need to transport it about 30 miles and need some guidance. I've found information about moving Seeburg and AMI boxes, but not this specific model. For the other models, I saw references to "removing the mechanism" and "securing transport pins" and other things like that.

I obtained a copy of the service manual but don't see anything about preparing the unit to be moved, "transport pins" or anything to remove or secure the mechanism. Does anyone have any guidance, suggestions or places to look for more information?

Thanks in advance. This is a great site and I'm looking forward to participating!

RJ
Maryland, US

Hi RJ,
Welcome--
Going by my great, but not too long memory--
There are two "tie down bolts" on the mechanism "shelf"-- center on each side, near each edge-- these must be "locked down" tight--the "locking tools" should be there--usually, "spun around"--
After those are secured, secure the tone arm to the counter balance spring support bracket, with a piece of string ( the "counter balance spring" tends to "fly away", if not done.)
Open the lower rear door, and check that all items are still attached, as they should be--and there is nothing laying around that can "fly around"--- Place the power cord INSIDE at this time (so you do not trip on it ??)
LOCK all doors, and have a ball !!
Ron Rich

I always take out all the records too.

Rich and Ken

Thanks for the advice. I will follow both sets of directions and let you know how it goes. Hopefully I'll be getting it tomorrow.

Cheers!

RJ - How did the move go?

I'm anticipating a move of a 3100 sometime this summer and would like to ship it on it's back (in the back of a mini-van) if possible.

it's working fine now, and I'd hate to damage anything.

Hi Ray,
Please check the date of the last post, before replying to any posts--
Also--information such as this is posted above in the jukebox Announcements/stickies sections--just go to "home", scroll down to "Jukeboxes", then scroll down to "moving a jukebox--" Ron Rich