[Jukebox-list] Rowe Springs

[Ron Rich]

Guys,
  Any commercial juke Tech will tell you that there is no such product as a "Visegrip". The real name of this product is a "Rowe Phonograph Lid Holder". Most (of the smart ) Tech's carry one (or two) in their rear pocket at all times. Those that have not yet learned this trick, do so rather quickly, after the first time the springs fail, and that sharp pointed lid catch imbeds into their scalp ! (Now you know why I'm so smart!)
  You can make "holders" out of a hose clamp--the type that have the screw tightner. Just place it around the chrome shaft, and tighten it as needed to keep the lid up. When you wish to let the lid down, just loosen it, allowing it to remain on the shaft for future use.
  One caution--if the springs are totally shot, you MUST support both springs or you risk damage to the plastic door--Ron Rich

John Travelletti <johntrav at suddenlink.net> wrote:
  I had the same problem of weak springs on my R-90 and was unable to find 
replacements. I created a workaround that is not original but does the job.

Some auto parts stores (Advance in my area) sell a device called a "Lift 
Lock" that permanently installs on the chrome shaft. It incorporates a 
springloaded rod which snaps into place against the end of the cylinder 
firmly locking the upper door in the raised position. To release, simply 
raise the door slightly, move the rod away, and let the door down. Only one 
is required per door.

Because the liftlock takes about 1/4" inch of the chrome shaft travel, the 
door may not want to close completely. If this is the case, the mounting 
hole for the shaft end of the lift must be relocated slightly. Drill a new 
hole in line with the original, about 1/4" towards the front of the jukebox 
and reinstall the lift into the new hole. It helps to compress the lift 
slightly when disconnecting it. I do this by raising the door to its full 
travel, then lowering it an inch or so and locking a pair of visegrips onto 
the chrome shaft so it can't retract into the cylinder. This way tension is 
relieved and the lift is free to be disconnected. Yes, I know that the shaft 
surface will be damaged by the visegrips, but since the lift is shot anyway, 
I don't care and I'm really happy that the door doesn't come down on my 
poor bald head any more.
John Travelletti
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Rich" 
To: "Jukebox mailing list" 
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 11:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] Rowe Springs


> Josh,
> I don't have an answer--just another question. Do you have any info on 
> where to get the springs--(BTW, they are oil filled, rather than gas--and 
> they MUST be mounted with the chrome shaft down, when the door is 
> closed--I know some were not mounted that way by the factory) ?
> Ron Rich
>
> Joshua Tabor wrote:
> Hey everybody,
>
> I've been looking through the archives, but can't find an answer for
> my question. Does anyone know what gas springs should be used to
> replace those used in a Rowe R-91? I know they are 20 inch springs,
> but does anyone know how much pressure they should have?
>
> Thanks,
> Josh Tabor
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