Inherited a 1017 or 1015 and need help

[chichas]

Hey there. I just got what I believe is a 1017 (that's what's on the mfgr. plate on the back)  but from what I see online it looks like 1015. The inside of this thing is COVERED in dust. The mechanisms are literally caked in dust. I'm guessing at some point it was over lubricated. Any advice on how to clean this up? I also believe that the amp is missing some tubes and then there is the big issue in that it try's to play the same record over and over (#24) and the chinga (sorry, don't know what else to call it) gets stuck half way over to the turntable. Hitting the reject button trys to move it back but it's just stuck. I'm hoping all I need to do is get the gunk out. I'll post some pics later today/evening. Oh yeah, the bubbles are not bubbling either. 


thanks!

[Startgroove]

If that has a round top cabinet, with a door that lights up and has bubble tubes, you have a model 1015 (or possibly a 1015A). The 1017 was a short boxy cabinet with no window and no selection system contained. Yours probably has the wrong label on it. The number that is on the cabinet near the label will tell you what the true serial number is and normally matches the one on the ID label. Also, the mechanism number would have matched that when the machine left the factory.
You would do well to clean as much of the old grease, oil and dirt off of the mechanism as possible, and re-lubricate it, before trying to power it up again. Be sure all 24 of the trays move freely. Be sure the turntable shaft is well lubed, and the shaft that the selector arm travels on. If you hear squeaks as it is selecting the next record, the fiber gear needs light grease.
There are other things that can force it to play the same selection over and over. Look on the selector drum at number 24 position, be sure the pin is being cancelled. Also, test the heart cam to be sure it rotates freely. Be sure the pin which travels up and down at the back of the stack is centered in the row of notches, and be sure that number 24 tray is returning all the way. Lubricate well, inside the heart cam, and also the leather covered band which is wrapped around the pulley on the spring shaft.
The tubes are all readily available. Your, if it has the correct amplifier (a model 503) will take a 5U4, 6J5, 6SC7 and two 6L6. The amp should be recapped, and kits for that are available.
It sounds like there a several things wrong with your machine that should not be tackled by a layman.  I would recommend you have someone who is familiar with this machine do the repairs.

[Ron Rich]

The 1017 model was as far as I know, the "hideaway" version of the 1015. Plain wooden cabinet--set ("hidden") somewhere inside the building to facilitate the use of wall/counter boxes at the tables/counter of the establishment. As for you attempting to operate it, please don't till at LEAST you read, the "attn Newbies" posted above in the FAQ's Ron Rich

[chichas]

Yes, this is a 1015. When my wife picked it up she sent me a text saying it was a '1017'. I did find someone in Rathdrum ID near me that repairs them. Took me about a dozen calls but I found a guy who new a guy who finally knew the right guy! The bad new is that my father in law decided to ship this thing on it's back which I just knew couldn't be good and sure enough, the repair folks confirmed that.Since it was so hard to find someone in N. Idaho to take a look at this thing, I'm going to pass on the phone # for others that might stumble across this thread. When I spoke with them they said they don't advertise as they are pretty busy just from word of mouth.

Call Larry & Caroline 208.660.3287 for jukebox repair in Northern Idaho.

[Startgroove]

If you were closer to me, or me closer to you, I could help you with the repairs to your 1015.  I am on the Oregon Coast near Coos Bay, likely too far away to be of much help.  Hopefully your local contact will be able to do the repairs.  Cheers, Russie