HMV 2040 gramophone - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ppppenguin · 11th May 2006, 7:00 pm

Anyone know how to extract the deck from this? Seems to be held by the transit bolts but it doesn't come free with them screwed in or out.

Is there a trader sheet? Though the amp is so simple I doubt I'll need it.

Paul Stenning · 11th May 2006, 7:12 pm

Trader 1916 covers it. To remove the deck you apparently tighten the transit screws (fully anti-clockwise) then remove the single plated screw in the centre of the back of the case and two front screws from the underside (also securing the front feet) then lift it out by the transit screws.

You can get the data by clicking the banner top right (it's also on my CD#2).

ppppenguin · 11th May 2006, 7:28 pm

Paul, thanks for the sheet number. That helped me find I've got a paper copy. Is there an index for the high numbered sheets?

Paul Stenning · 11th May 2006, 7:38 pm

There's one here which goes up to 1975 http://www.bvws.org.uk/info/members.htm

ppppenguin · 11th May 2006, 8:15 pm

Thanks again. Now all I've got to do is give the thing a decent service. I suspect it needs electrolytics, pot cleaning and deck clean/lubricate. Probably needs a new stylus too but that should be available from Musonic.

Really ought to get a microscope so that I can examine styli.

11th May 2006, 7:00 pm	#1
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	HMV 2040 gramophone Anyone know how to extract the deck from this? Seems to be held by the transit bolts but it doesn't come free with them screwed in or out. Is there a trader sheet? Though the amp is so simple I doubt I'll need it.

11th May 2006, 7:28 pm	#3
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: HMV 2040 gramophone Paul, thanks for the sheet number. That helped me find I've got a paper copy. Is there an index for the high numbered sheets?

11th May 2006, 7:38 pm	#4
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: HMV 2040 gramophone There's one here which goes up to 1975 http://www.bvws.org.uk/info/members.htm __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

11th May 2006, 8:15 pm	#5
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	Re: HMV 2040 gramophone Thanks again. Now all I've got to do is give the thing a decent service. I suspect it needs electrolytics, pot cleaning and deck clean/lubricate. Probably needs a new stylus too but that should be available from Musonic. Really ought to get a microscope so that I can examine styli.

11th May 2006, 7:12 pm	#2
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Re: HMV 2040 gramophone Trader 1916 covers it. To remove the deck you apparently tighten the transit screws (fully anti-clockwise) then remove the single plated screw in the centre of the back of the case and two front screws from the underside (also securing the front feet) then lift it out by the transit screws. You can get the data by clicking the banner top right (it's also on my CD#2). __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster