[Jukebox-list] Removing the Mech Seeburg 147

[Jeremy Agema]

Ok, I looked at my machine and I was in error. The mech is supposed to slide 
out the back. My mech has been out all summer long. I also lifted my mech 
off the floor and it is heavier than I thought. Having another person to 
help might be a good idea.

There are 4 screws that come up from under the wood blocks, remove these and 
the lower side brackets, wiring and then slide the mech out the back. The 
wood blocks will stay with the mech.

Jeremy Agema


On Fri, 05 Oct 2007 13:36:32 -0400, etreble7 wrote
> Jeremy,
> GREAT, I'm glad you are motivated,just get started!!  I try to do 
> something everyday, the last 2 weekends have been crazy and this one 
> coming up is no better so I just do a bit each day, it's going to be 
> a long project, but that's ok, it's so much fun.  I think I am also 
> forced to be productive on this thing, as it's sitting in my Dining 
> Room facing my piano and students, LOL
> 
> Can the Mech be removed from the back of the machine?  I have no 
> door on and it looks like it might just slide out?  I do see the 
> wooden blocks under the corners of the mech tray.  All the records 
> have been removed and I have taken out the selector rod.  I would 
> have to follow the wiring and label everything.  I have been taking 
> pics of it every step of the way so I can refer back to them.  I am 
> still trying to identify all the parts from the manual.  It's good 
> it can set on the floor upright, I was wondering about that.  Thanks 
> for the info, I will post some pics when/if I get it removed!! Jackie
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeremy Agema" <jeremy at dwave.net>
> To: "Jukebox mailing list" <jukebox-list at lists.netlojix.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 1:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] Removing the Mech Seeburg 147
> 
> > Your excitedness toward your 147 is starting to infect me Jackie. I might
> > have to start working on mine!
> >
> > I currently have the mech out of my machine. After the dome is off it 
was 
> > a
> > straight forward process. The mech is mostly aluminum or pot metal, it
> > really is not that heavy (once all the 78 rpm records are out). I think
> > there is just 4 screws on top, a couple of side brackets, the selector 
> > rod,
> > and wiring.
> >
> > Before I removed my mech I positioned it so the turntable was partly 
> > raised.
> > This way I could set the mech on the floor in a upright position and 
> > nothing
> > would be damaged.
> >
> > Jeremy Agema
> >
> >
> > On Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:51:41 -0400, etreble7 wrote
> >> Good Morning,
> >> After working for several hour , I am determined to get off the old
> >> Pilasters and remove the light strings, the upper half look original
> >> and the lower are Christmas lights. dI did remove the bottom left
> >> pilaster but I am finding it impossible to remove the upper screws
> >> because the Mech. is in the way.  I see no alternative but to remove
> >> the Mech.  If anyone has done this before, do you have any hints?
> >>
> >> I think I can trace the wires and label everything so I can put it
> >> back correctly.  My guess is it weighs a TON!  Not to be tried
> >> alone.  Anybody running through the state of Maryland is welcome,
> >>  LOL  As always, many thanks for your thoughts, Jackie NOT
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