HMV Record deck problems - Page 4 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Newgirl2013 · 16th Jul 2020, 10:29 am

I've just located an EMI Deck that actually works, It's in a Marconi Radiogram.

Newgirl2013 · 20th Jul 2020, 11:27 am

Yesterday we had a run from Cornwall to London (Hackney) and bought tha Marconi Radiogram ARG27A
On testing it, well, surprise surprise the record deck actually works
All I need to do is replace the needle armature, yes, I have a spare one
The only fault is the dial drive cord seems to be broken
Please can anyone advise me how to repair this
As far as I know, my partner has some fishing line
Sharon

Edward Huggins · 20th Jul 2020, 12:13 pm

The ARG27A service sheet is available from the "Vintage Radio Service Data" link top RHS above. These may include the re-stringing instructions/diagram.

Newgirl2013 · 21st Jul 2020, 12:25 pm

Transferred deck from Radiogram into the HMV Cabinet
Got quite a surprise
The original Capacitor starting motor has been replaced with a new EMI Rim drive motor
Replaced the Needle Armature
All working fine, absolutely delighted
Going to put a Garrard Autoslim into the Radiogram, repair the dial drive cord and sell it on
I've downloaded the Service Sheet for the ARG27A
It has a diagram to replace the drive cord
Sharon

Michael Maurice · 21st Jul 2020, 2:31 pm

When restringing the drive cord, allow plenty of time, patience and loads of swearing!

Newgirl2013 · 22nd Jul 2020, 9:41 am

Ok everyone, I wonder if anyone could help here
When I removed the deck from the radiogram I found the fixing screws are too long for the HMV Cabinet
Could anyone find me four of the small Chrome Screws
As far as I know the same chrome screws were used in some of the table top EMI Radiograms
When I sent the HMV to Norwich Restore he has gone and lost the four chrome screws

Edward Huggins · 22nd Jul 2020, 1:33 pm

As to fitting a 1961 Garrard "Autoslim" into a Marconi ARG27A casing and chassis might be a waste of a decent autochanger. The final article will be non-original and may not even sell. A working Autoslim is worth at least £25-00.

Newgirl2013 · 23rd Jul 2020, 10:25 am

Now that I've removed the deck from the radiogram, I might scrap the rest

Newgirl2013 · 25th Jul 2020, 9:24 am

Ok just a quick update
I have tried on several occasions to contact Norwich Restore to ask him to return the missing fixing screws and stepped spindle for my HMV
So far he has refused and now communication with him is non existant

Newgirl2013 · 26th Jul 2020, 4:41 pm

I have cut all contact with Norwich Restore he is a rogue and a cowboy

AC/HL · 26th Jul 2020, 7:36 pm

As the record changer has been successfully replaced the thread can be closed.

16th Jul 2020, 10:29 am	#61
Newgirl2013 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hayle, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 380	Re: HMV Record deck problems I've just located an EMI Deck that actually works, It's in a Marconi Radiogram.

20th Jul 2020, 11:27 am	#62
Newgirl2013 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hayle, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 380	Re: HMV Record deck problems Yesterday we had a run from Cornwall to London (Hackney) and bought tha Marconi Radiogram ARG27A On testing it, well, surprise surprise the record deck actually works All I need to do is replace the needle armature, yes, I have a spare one The only fault is the dial drive cord seems to be broken Please can anyone advise me how to repair this As far as I know, my partner has some fishing line Sharon Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Newgirl2013; 20th Jul 2020 at 11:41 am.

20th Jul 2020, 12:13 pm	#63
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,338	Re: HMV Record deck problems The ARG27A service sheet is available from the "Vintage Radio Service Data" link top RHS above. These may include the re-stringing instructions/diagram. __________________ Edward.

21st Jul 2020, 12:25 pm	#64
Newgirl2013 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hayle, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 380	Re: HMV Record deck problems Transferred deck from Radiogram into the HMV Cabinet Got quite a surprise The original Capacitor starting motor has been replaced with a new EMI Rim drive motor Replaced the Needle Armature All working fine, absolutely delighted Going to put a Garrard Autoslim into the Radiogram, repair the dial drive cord and sell it on I've downloaded the Service Sheet for the ARG27A It has a diagram to replace the drive cord Sharon

21st Jul 2020, 2:31 pm	#65
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Re: HMV Record deck problems When restringing the drive cord, allow plenty of time, patience and loads of swearing! __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

22nd Jul 2020, 9:41 am	#66
Newgirl2013 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hayle, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 380	Re: HMV Record deck problems Ok everyone, I wonder if anyone could help here When I removed the deck from the radiogram I found the fixing screws are too long for the HMV Cabinet Could anyone find me four of the small Chrome Screws As far as I know the same chrome screws were used in some of the table top EMI Radiograms When I sent the HMV to Norwich Restore he has gone and lost the four chrome screws

22nd Jul 2020, 1:33 pm	#67
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,338	Re: HMV Record deck problems As to fitting a 1961 Garrard "Autoslim" into a Marconi ARG27A casing and chassis might be a waste of a decent autochanger. The final article will be non-original and may not even sell. A working Autoslim is worth at least £25-00. __________________ Edward.

23rd Jul 2020, 10:25 am	#68
Newgirl2013 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hayle, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 380	Re: HMV Record deck problems Now that I've removed the deck from the radiogram, I might scrap the rest

25th Jul 2020, 9:24 am	#69
Newgirl2013 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hayle, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 380	Re: HMV Record deck problems Ok just a quick update I have tried on several occasions to contact Norwich Restore to ask him to return the missing fixing screws and stepped spindle for my HMV So far he has refused and now communication with him is non existant Last edited by Newgirl2013; 25th Jul 2020 at 9:42 am.

26th Jul 2020, 4:41 pm	#70
Newgirl2013 Hexode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hayle, Cornwall, UK. Posts: 380	Re: HMV Record deck problems I have cut all contact with Norwich Restore he is a rogue and a cowboy

26th Jul 2020, 7:36 pm	#71
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: HMV Record deck problems As the record changer has been successfully replaced the thread can be closed.