Hammond H-182

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Trying to repair a hammond h-182 organ. When i turn on the organ it sounds like a starter motor is still running.</P>


I can plan the notes and get sound, but there is a noise like the starter is runnung.</P>


When i look inside the organ i see a motor and a wheel over it where a belt should go. Will this cause my problem.</P>
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[Bobmann]

Re: Hammond H-182



The H series does not have a starter motor.</P>


Earlier100 series models have a square scanner at each end of the tone generator. Later 100 series have a set of drum scanners mounted under the TG shelf with their own drive motor.
I am not sure what you are describing as a motor with a wheel over it.
Standing at the back of the organ looking at the TG...on the left will be the run motor, probably a blue color. On the right motor shaft there is a coupler that looks like a spring which connects the motor to the Tone Generator.
On the left of the motor, if you see a square box it means that you have an earlier H...that is the Celeste scanner. It is driven by a belt which connects to a pulley on the left end of the run motor. If there is no belt present, this is obviously not the source of noise.</P>


If the organ has been sitting for many years, or has not been oiled, this can be the cause of some noise.
If you have not already, give her a generous dose of Hammond oil and she may quiet down...but be advised that this could take weeks.</P>


Let me know what kind of scanners you have, and see if you can pinpoint the area the noise is coming from...is it a hum, rattle, or ticking noise?</P>


Bob</P>
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[Guest]

Re: Hammond H-182



Thank you for relying.</p>

The organ have a square scanner with a pully over it, the belt is missing.</p>

I need to find a belt somewhere.</p>

I'm in alaska, and can't find a belt.</p>

The sound would be a rattle sound i guss.
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[Brendon Wright]

Re: Hammond H-182



Lookee here!</p>

http://www.tonewheelgeneral.com/buil...item_no=HBELTS</p>

H series belts cost an awful $3.75 from Rick at Tonewheel General.</p>

I betcha the Postage'll cost more than the belt!</p>

Cheers,</p>

-Brendooon</p>

[Bobmann]

Re: Hammond H-182



I have replaced scanner belts with rubber "O" rings I got at the hardware store.
Get one that fits the groove in the pulley. It is better to have one bigger than needed.
To adjust the size, you cut a portion of the O ring out, it is important to use a sharp razor, and make the cut square.
Use any brand of instant cyanoacrylate glue...Loctite, Crazy Glue, etc. I prefer the gel kind, as it is easier to control a small amount.
Put a VERY SMALL drop of glue to one end, and press the 2 ends together, holding firmly for 60 seconds without moving.
If done properly, the splice will be stronger than the O ring itself.
This is SOP for custom size rings.</P>


As far as the noise, we need to see if we can pinpoint the cause.
Get a piece of wood...something like a dowel, a foot or so long.
Hold one end with a fist, with the end of the wood just barely sticking out of your fist...1/4 or 1/2 inch or so, and put it to your ear. Your fist acts as a cushion,
Now, put the other end of the wood to various parts of the TG drive train...motor, different areas of the TG, the scanner on the right of the TG.
The noisy parts should be obvious.</P>