[Jukebox-list] Re: Packard Manhattan ring lift lever broken

[Jens Hultgren]

I think it depends on the metal content of the alloy. Sometimes it works,
sometimes not,
The alloy can vary quite a bit. It seems like they used what they could get.
Especially during WW2 when there were shortages and some materials were
restricted.
Replaters (at least here) think that jukebox castings are more unpredictable
then the automobile castings they are used to.
The Packards seem to have used good pot metal, from my experience. Most
common problem with this mechanism is lack of lubrication of the shafts the
carriage runs on. The slip clutch will just slip and the magazine is stuck
between two selections, and then lift arm is jammed. More often then not the
record takeout cam is bent because of this.
Packard made a good number of hideaways, meaning mech parts aren't that hard
to find. Bill B. might have one www.jukebox-parts.com
   Jens

On 8/31/07, Robertson John <pinball at telus.net> wrote:
>
> On 30-Aug-07, at 11:15 PM, Ron Rich wrote:
>
> > Hey John,
> >   Izzat what they do--empty the beer cans to use the metal for the
> > repair??
> >   Ron Rich
>
> No, actually there are welders - at least here in Vancouver (this was
> fifteen years ago the last time I had it done), that can repair pot
> metal. It is an art though! Too much heat and the stuff just melts
> away...just make sure they repair the casting BEFORE applying the
> beer lubricant
>
> John :-#)#
>
> >
> > John Robertson <pinball at telus.net> wrote:
> >   Rareish machine. If you can post and provide links to some pictures
> > of the broken part you might get some advice...
> >
> > Pot metal (zinc and junk) or aluminium can be welded by a competent
> > machine shop - a case of beer works wonders...
> >
> > John :-#)#
> >
> > On 30-Aug-07, at 8:36 PM, jhuffer941 at aol.com wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> Packard Manhattan ring lift lever part.
> >>
> >> Hi all,? I am a newer follower on the website.? In need of a
> >> replacement part or guidance where to have the broken part remade.?
> >> The lever that is attached to the record ring cam bar that is from
> >> the bottom is cracked clear through.?? Any help locating a
> >> replacement or guidance on having it remade as I have it just in
> >> two pieces.? Thought about having it reweld together but unsure if
> >> it will work.
> >>
> >> Thanks James
>
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