118. How to lift out the motor board on your Victrola

[@jeffreyhickman3871]

I find the repairs and restorations of gramophones very interesting. These little 😍 machines made very beautiful music 🎶. It is highly recommended 👌 to wear gloves, face, and body protection, especially when working with the mainspring barrel. Please keep these GREAT gramophone videos coming!! Just subbed yesterday!! Your friend, Jeff!!

[@tonyperek7292]

I love to see those old machines restored. It brakes my heart to hear that someone made a bookcase or something else out or it.

[@PattiCannon]

Thank you for this! I inherited my great great grandmas victrola and it was thunking pretty badly

[@susanhertwig3064]

Excellent vid! I want to repair the spring in my Victoria.

[@IanMoffatt-n5v]

thanks just saved me about a million hours of tinkering!

[@1974hurt]

Great to hear!

[@NostalgicMomentsbyVinylWorld]

😂

[@dariowiter3078]

Cool! Excellent demonstration on how to disassemble the motor board of a wind-up phonograph and oil it to keep everything nicely lubricated inside. 👍😎😁

[@robro6467]

Thanks for the great video! I just acquired a record player just like the one in the video that needs oiled. This showed in great detail, everything I need to know, including the nifty oiler you use!👏🤗👏

[@charleshubbard9773]

I just got an old VV-80A in fairly rough shape I was hoping to rebuild and repair. These videos have been great in helping me understand how to disassemble the components and check for wear. Thanks a lot for the info! Fun fact, I actually live in the 864 area code. Wild to have such a great source of info from someone local!

[@1974hurt]

You’re going to thoroughly enjoy rebuilding your 80

[@charleshubbard9773]

@@1974hurt Unfortunately, when I disassembled the two-spring motor and began cleaning the springs I found the lower motor spring cracked nearly completely through at the connection point to the gear rotor. Would you have a parts supplier you could recommend?

[@1974hurt]

@@charleshubbard9773 email Brian Parlier: [e-mail] And tell him what phonograph you have, tell him you need a new main spray.

[@charleshubbard9773]

@@1974hurt Thank you very much, sir!

[@shosha1878]

That's what exactly i need to do with my Victor - Victrola Credenza. Is the process similar to this? What kind of oil should I use. Thank you for your help.

[@jonathanchrist706]

Thanks, I’m about to try to tune up my VV120 and glad you could show me what to expect.

[@siavashjamshidi7661]

Your work is fantastic

[@johnhrzn1501]

Your videos are really helpful. I lay tin foil down and cup the edges, below the motor itself, to catch any dripping oil/grease. Helps keep the wood inside clean.

[@youtoobe169]

Very helpful, thanks for posting this!

[@jglover30]

Great video, Brett! very helpful!

[@NostalgicMomentsbyVinylWorld]

Yes

[@shosha1878]

It will nice if you make same video for Victor - Victrola Credenza. Thanks again.

[@1974hurt]

To lift the motor board out of a credenza first remove the crank. Then move the tonearm to the side. Be careful you don’t hit anything. Take the reproducer off and put it in a safe place. Then undo the black bolts. Gently remove the turntable, and the lift knob is to the lower left of the turntable. Call up on that and the whole board pivots up.

[@daviebaggins]

Great video! You inspired me to take my vv 4 3 motor out. It was making this clicking sound when spinning. Found inches of caked on grease all over the motor. Used a papertowel to get as much off as i could and reoiled with sewing machine oil. Can you do a video on degreasing a motor? How do you get that stuff off.

[@1974hurt]

WD-40 works real well at taking off grease

[@siavashjamshidi7661]

extraordinary 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@erikrenner]

What kind of grease can you grease these with? I have some high temp brake grease here. The grease on my early 1900s Victrola is just caked on and old…someone put way too much on. It’s old a starting to harden up. I am trying to clean it up.

[@pincher111]

Fantastic video, I oiled everything as directed. Once I place my reproducer down on the record, the turntable slows down. Any suggestions?

[@1974hurt]

Three questions. Did you crank your phonograph up all the way? Not just a few cranks but you wind it up all the way. Did you put on a new fresh needle? Did you clean your 78’s before you’re playing them? You can buy new needles off Amazon and I have a video on how to clean 78 RPM records

[@pincher111]

@@1974hurt I’m gave it a really good crank, although I might have been able to crank it a turn or two more, I didn’t clean the record, and the needle wasn’t new, although it seemed in good shape. Does it make a difference that the Vinyl is from the 70s 80s, because I have a few old 78’s and they seem to play well, finally my reproducer is original, and it could use a new rubber. Would buying a new reproducer play newer vinyl better? I really appreciate your time, and absolutely love your videos

[@1974hurt]

@@pincher111 You cannot play vinyl from the 70s and 80s. This machine will only play 78 RPM, and vinyl from the 70s and 80s ones at 33 1/3 RPM.

[@pincher111]

@@1974hurt I see, thank you, the forum is great I really appreciate everyone’s help

[@duverneymesapena3737]

Buenos días, como quito el plato de mi victrola ? Es complicado

[@1974hurt]

Watch my videos # 11 and 1825.

[@robertlasek8918]

Brad, incredibly helpful. I just acquired and am working on restoring my Victor VV-XI. Do you recommend any motor grease for the teeth and winding gears and ratchet on the spring motor, and if so, what type of grease do you use?

[@1974hurt]

I recommend Green Grease, available at automotive stores for all the teeth and sewing machine oil for all the gears, governor, and ratchet.

[@e.j.griffin1758]

Where can i get a turntable for my Victor?

[@1974hurt]

Which model Victor do you have?

[@e.j.griffin1758]

@@1974hurt VVX-216367J. Also how about needles. I saw you reply to someone about Amazon having them, but i did not see them.

[@e.j.griffin1758]

@@1974hurt i saw turntables on Amazon, but they look for record players that were mademore recently. Wasn't sure if that would work. I would like one that is accurate with time period of mine.

[@1974hurt]

@@e.j.griffin1758 you have VV-X? And you need steel needles. Brian Parlier, email: [e-mail] He has an online store called the Phonograph Shop.com where are you can buy everything you could possibly need for your phonograph. He has soft tone, loud tone, and medium tone needles and I buy loud tone and soft tone. You can look at his online store and if you don’t see what you need then sent him an email. Great guy!

[@e.j.griffin1758]

@@1974hurt Yes, sorry left out the dash between V & X. Sounds good, i will look at his store. Thank you for the help & great videos.

[@katelynnwalker407]

Mr. Hunt, I was just given my great grandfathers VV-280. I can’t get the turn table to move. Any suggestions?

[@1974hurt]

Are you trying to get the turntable to spin or are you trying to lift it off? Would you please send me a picture of the top of the motor board. [e-mail]

[@katelynnwalker407]

@@1974hurt I’m trying to get it to spin. I will email you a few pictures of it right now. Thank you!

[@katelynnwalker407]

@@1974hurt I emailed you along with several photos. I crank it 10-15 times but it will not spin. Thank you again

[@speedpro8192]

Thanks!! I was wondering how to get access to the motor and oil it on my VV11

[@douglaschance2437]

What kind of oil do you use for this machine?

[@1974hurt]

Are you selling machine oil on all the moving parts and a synthetic polymer grease called green grease on all gears. Both are available on Amazon.

[@lindaboston3615]

I just purchased a VE 7-11 X which was in very bad condition. I can't figure out how to remove the motor board from it. I've searched and can't find videos on that model. Any advice?

[@shosha1878]

What kind of oil should I use for it?

[@1974hurt]

Sewing machine oil on all the moving parts and synthetic polymer green grease on the gears

[@shosha1878]

Thank you for your help.

[@unrstud44]

Are the procedures to lift and oil an orthophonic victrola nearly the same? I have a VV 4-7. Will you please point out any differences that I might encounter when “checking under the hood” for the first time? Do I still have to take the reproducer off? I’m not sure there is a nob to pull up the motor board like there is on that machine. Thanks for your wisdom!

[@1974hurt]

Start by undoing the four screws, remove the crank, remove the turntable, remove the reproducer always. If you do not have a pull knob then take a Phillips screwdriver and put it in the screw hole for the motor board and gently push and lift up. The procedures to oil are the same is on the video. Keep me posted and call me if you have any problems.

[@johnmathis6417]

Thank you I have a cherished family heirloom. I am trying to restore it.

[@1974hurt]

John Mathis Family pieces are always worth restoring!

[@Gracelander]

Hi Mr Hurt, had a question about my 1918 Victrola. When I got it home from the estate sale I tried to adjust the speed lever to get the song correct and now when I put the reproducer down in the record the turntable stops. I lift the needle off and and it begins to spin again. It acts like I’m putting a brick on it and weighing it down. Any idea what a novice can check? Also what type of oil do you recommend? Thanks. Bob

[@1974hurt]

Start by thoroghly cleaning the record. I have a video. then use a new needle, you can get them off Amazon. Crank the phonograph all the way up, not just a few cranks, but wind the spring completely until it stops. turn the speed control clockwise, and play the record.

[@thenowheregirl5890]

I have heard that sewing machine oil works well, but I haven't tried it yet

[@1974hurt]

@@thenowheregirl5890 It works I use it pn all my phonographs

[@straightfromthebarrel5393]

Where are the trouble areas for hardened grease on Victrolas? I have a beautiful one that worked fine when I bought it but it’s starting to slow down even after completely wound up.

[@1974hurt]

Fat Bastard Feedback Has the motor been rebuilt? When was the spring(s) replaced? They may be worn out. Are you cranking the machine all the way up?

[@straightfromthebarrel5393]

Dyslexic Genius Hurt I have no idea to all your questions except the last. I bought from an antique store with no knowledge of it. I’ve cranked it all the way and it thumbs sometimes while doing it. From what I’ve heard it may be old grease hardened up.

[@1974hurt]

Fat Bastard Feedback it may be hardened grease breaking up. If so, keep winding, let it run down, wind again, let run, on and on to work it loose.

[@straightfromthebarrel5393]

Dyslexic Genius Hurt thank you I’ll give it a try. Also the platter brake makes a god awful metal on metal squeal. What suggestions do you have I thought maybe a little lubrications might help like Vaseline?

[@1974hurt]

It’s making noise because it’s dragging, probably the top piece. Can you send a picture?

[@asluicer4536]

What should I do if some previous owner decided to remove that knob

[@1974hurt]

A Sluicer You can unscrew the motor board, push down on the back of it and it should pop up. Order a new lift knob and then install it. Let me know if it won’t pop up and I’ll talk you through it.

[@asluicer4536]

Dyslexic Genius Hurt alright. I’ll try that. Thanks for getting back to me so fast

[@asluicer4536]

Dyslexic Genius Hurt pushing on the back worked like a charm. Thanks for the tip.

[@asluicer4536]

Dyslexic Genius Hurt another problem that I’ve run into is the two retainer screws on the reproducer that hold the rubber gasket in place have become stuck with age. Any recommendations for getting them removed?

[@1974hurt]

A Sluicer grab the outside of the screws with a pair of pliers and work it loose gently

[@Sound_And_Color]

Is there a certain kind of oil I need?

[@davidzavracky2898]

Sewing machine oil

[@iamkoolaid187]

My turn table won't pop off, what should I do

[@1974hurt]

iamkoolaid187 tap it gently with a hammer while pulling evenly on the turntable, hands on each side.

[@1974hurt]

iamkoolaid187 Tap the spindle while having someone else pull up evenly on the turntable. I have an early video on my KZbin.

[@artortega7230]

Thank you!

[@MrTPhill1967]

What are the ones behind you against the wall? How loud do they play? Are they similar? I have so many questions.

[@1974hurt]

We have an Edison Opera and a few Edison Triumphs, all great machines.

[@bajaplicacion]

Sir, I purchased a VV-X and upon checking the motor it appears it has been reconditioned. Now I know practically nothing about Victrola motors but I do know about mechanical devices. And, in terms of lubrication, I think this one is bone dry. I would like to send you pictures of the motor and get your opinion and recommendations. Do you have an email I could send them to? Thank you

[@1974hurt]

[e-mail]

[@manualgeorge4349]

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[@tonyperek7292]

What kind of oil are you using please.?

[@1974hurt]

I use sewing machine oil on all the running bearings, the governor, governor leathers, and green grease in the spring barrels and on the gears.