Hi, I have restored a lot of Columbia AS machines. If you could post a couple of pictures of what you are talking about off site, then I'll know exactly what your problem is and be able to help you. Ken Danckaert On Jan 2, 2008 9:48 PM, <jancur at comcast.net> wrote: > Hi, > > Let me try this again - somehow the first email was scrambled? > > I'm in the process of cleaning up a Columbia model AS Coin Op in order to > sell it. I've got a few questions on how the lever that operates the > reproducer works and I'm hoping someone may be able to help me or better > yet, send me a picture of a working AS. > > Question 1: Is there suppose to be a space between the edge of the frame > and the lever that controls the reproducer? If the lever moves too far to > the left it no longer engages the plunger on the right hand side. Should > there be a spacer to fill the gap? > > Question 2: How are the springs from the lever suppose to be attached at > the bottom of the frame? Currently they use a small metal hook; but this > doesn't seem right. > > I've posted some pictures at the following URL for reference, > > http://home.comcast.net/~jancur/phonos/colas/colas.html<http://home.comcast.net/%7Ejancur/phonos/colas/colas.html> > > One last question, what is the current thoughts on the going value for a > Columbia AS in very good condition? I'm thinking they are probably in the > $4,500 to $5,500 range. I'll be able to supply more pictures once I have it > all back together. > > Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > John > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org >