Wurlitzer 2204 needle brush cable install

[jwday]

I have a Wurlitzer 2204 jukebox from 1958. The cable for the needle brush must stretched as it too loose to adjust and the brush drops and interferes with the record or tone arm. If you push the the brush lever up it just drops back down. I have ordered a new cable from Victory Glass to replace it. What is the easiest way to do this. The 2200 series has a large plastic surround that hampers egress to the back of the needle brush, anyone have a trick for the model for replacement of this cable on this model, other Wully's seem easier to reach the upper attachment. The bottom is adjusted and crimped in place. Thank you Jukebox Guru's for any assistance. 

[freecom64]

Hi.
Just come across this thread.
I fitted a new brush cable to my 2200 a couple of months ago during the re-build.
If you haven't fitted it yet, please leave a message and I will give a breakdown how I achieved it without removing any surround.
Russ Hurt

[jwday]

Hi, Russ

Sorry for my delay, but yes, I would like to know how you did it.

Jim

[Ron Rich]

Hi All,

I don't know how others do it, but I have done it on several different WurliTzer models with no problem. I do not purchase a new cable ! I use heavy gauge Nylon fishing line. I just open the upper rear door, attache it with the pre made loop to the brush, then feed it onto the rollers, posts and whatever, as needed. I sometimes attach the new to the old and just pull it thru-- then tie it off on the bottom actuator with a fisherman's knot. I would guess that I have caught more WurliTzer needle brush assemblies, with that fishing line, then I have fish ! Ron Rich

Just remembered-- I set the adjustable pulley at it's lowest point prior to, attaching and tying, the line to the bottom actuator-- then I can, if needed, remove any excess "slack'-- using the adjustment.

[toberlindacher]

Thank you Ron Rich. Just about to do this and just happen to have some fishing line in the ole tackle box.

[Ron Rich]

You are welcome-- You make it sound as if some people don't have either the tackle box, or fishing line ?? Good luck ! Ron Rich