Fender Echo Reverb 1 problems

feeds@yuku.com (beautifulrek) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:40:16 GMT

Hi, I am a new poster and a new owner of a Fender Echo Reverb 1. I really love this unit and I have a few questions to ask that I did not find answers to on the forum (maybe I am blind). The unit sounds great and it generally seems to be functioning properly. One of the problems is a loud mechanical rubbing noise coming from the axil area that is attached to the large wheel that is run by the belt. When I tilt it on it's side (wheel side up) the rubbing sound sometimes goes away. Maybe...

Oilcans in Australia

feeds@yuku.com (20Megohm) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:21:36 GMT

Are there any aussies with oilcans?

I am restoring a Morley Rotating Sound Expression Pedal, which appears to be a mid 1970 version with the basic rotating sound modulator 'oilcan' with a three transistor pre/post amplifier circuit, with an expression pedal operating an output volume pot and a form of bypass switch, all mounted on a slab of thick particle board. There is an equivalent photo at

lb 65

feeds@yuku.com (swag) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:43:49 GMT

does anyone know what the search terms on ebay are for guitar gizmos lb 65 oil .is he still selling oil? i tried all of the terms i could think of-- no luck. is there someone else who is selling the fluid of life ?

i think the beatles said it best with...HELP!!!

feeds@yuku.com (dronevil) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:26:58 GMT

So i've just purchased a Fender Echo Reverb II and an Univox Echo-Tech EM200. I find this forum well trying to look up any info I could find on the Univox, but when I got here and started reading up on every thing realized that I'm going to need to do some tune ups on both of this units.

SO i need some major help here. I'm having some trouble finding just what i need in all of the posts, so i was wondering if any one (richard?) could point me in the direction on a...

my unit passes signal,but no effect

feeds@yuku.com (Stan Martin) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:21:44 GMT

I have a Tel Ray electronic Sound Chamber that passes signal, but there is no effect. Where do I begin? Is it a fluid issue and how would I check for that?

VOX V807 - DOA - NEED HELP PLEEEEAAAAAASSE!

feeds@yuku.com (Russ Rubman) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:24:59 GMT

I just bought this oil can reverb on E-Bay. It is a DOA unit and needs the touch of a pro. Is there anyone here that will be my hero and help me to fix it up? I have lots of extra gear to offer in trade for the potential volunteer or I'll pay cash if that's your kind of thing :-)

Someone here can fix this thing for sure. Please be a stand up guy (or girl) and come forward instead of just reading this and hunching back over your soldering station with a crotchety grumble....

New Discs???

feeds@yuku.com (dread5000) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:23:37 GMT

Does anybody have any leads on new/ or replacement discs? I could really use a couple.
Can someone please help???

EVO-1 with seized shaft

feeds@yuku.com (gpop) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 21:50:04 GMT

A friend bought this solid-state EVO-1 echo volume pedal in not working condition. All of the electronics check out, but the shaft that feeds through the oil can and flywheel was seized up and could only rotate about 300 degrees. I managed to get the flywheel off, but the flanged bushing that sits just outside the plate in the area of the motor was rusted to the shaft. I cut the flange off the bushing to finish disassembling the unit. I have a treaded, flanged bushing from Keystone (for...

Morley rotating sound synthesizer scratching sound

feeds@yuku.com (dread5000) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:08:17 GMT

Hello. I have a morley rotating sound synthesizer that is in almost mint shape. It has fresh oil in it. Is it normal to hear a scratching kind of noise when I'm playing through it. It seems like the swooshing/scratching sound is in the same spot every time and the sound gains speed as the motor gains speed. Could it be the disk?

lb-65 oil

feeds@yuku.com (dread5000) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:05:35 GMT

Does anybody have the true lb-65 oil for sale or know where I could purchase it? Thanks

Fender Echo-Reverb Pulley Bearing Replacement.

feeds@yuku.com (plainshick) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:40:45 GMT

Hello all,
Thanks so much for the great site. I've visited a few times over the years, and it's great to see how the knowledge has grown.

Recently I picked up my first oilcan unit.

The pulley shaft is broken - good grief. I can fix that, but there's quite a bit of play in the outer bearing (see pic). Actually, I don't think it's even a bearing - more of a guide. But, I think the pulley will wobble a lot, if I don't do something with it.

Any ideas? I have not...

what is considered "normal" for an oil can sound +

feeds@yuku.com (runmikeyrun) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 19:13:59 GMT

I have an EVO-1 that is basically running now with new belts, replacement bulb, and some wd-40 in the right spots. My questions are these few:

1. What's the normal sound for these? I get a lot of repeats, strong, which is good, but adjusting the delay speed only effects the first repeat, all the subsequent are always the same tempo (towards the slow side)

2. What is the purpose of the small metal arm that pushes on the brass bushing on the big drum (where the belt connects)?...

Motor Replacement

feeds@yuku.com (jgporter3) — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:43:44 GMT

I just replaced a missing motor with a Dayton 4M070. (16.40 + Shipping). It was a pretty close match with two exceptions. First, the motor was running the wrong way, easily changed by unscrewing the two screws holding the rotor in place & reversing it. Also, the screws on the origional motor are 6-32. The Dayton motor has 8-32's. The two holes on the pulley side have to be opened up a bit. On the inside bolt, you have to cut off about 3/16th's to avoid rubbing on the large pulley. The...

Morley EVO-1A problems

feeds@yuku.com (amorale) — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:50:43 GMT

Hello,

I own since 1979 a Morley EVO-1A, but I have some problems now.
One of teh wires coming from the small pcb-board near the motor is broken (pic. EVO 1). Can someone tell me, where I have to connect the wire, or have someone the schematic of the EVO-1A?

Link to the pictures:community.webshots.com/album/446661508hOYbyb

Thank you for your...

the good news is... the evo-1 lives!

feeds@yuku.com (runmikeyrun) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:13:36 GMT

a little wd-40 worked real good into the drum's shaft and some new belts errrr rubber bands and it's going. I got rid of most of the wow by adding rubber bands until i got good tension on the drum.

So some real belts from the tv repair shop are in order along with some new oil added to the can and we should be up and running for good. Thanks for the help, i couldn't have done it without ya! This thing is pretty cool.

Morley PWF Wha fuzz Trouble

feeds@yuku.com (mathflan) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:56:43 GMT

HI,

I Bought a PWF wha fuzz few month ago.

The wha works, but I have trouble with The Fuzz.

First when I activate only the Fuzz switch, The fuzz seems to works but at Lower volume than the Bypass signal.

Secondly, When I combined THe wah and fuzz. I heard two signal, One at very lower volume seems to be the sound ( wha + Fuzz ) and an other signal at High volume seems to be the Bypass Signal.

I Have Good knowledge in electronic, I Build my Own Audio...

evo-1 motor pulley?

feeds@yuku.com (runmikeyrun) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:25:14 GMT

I am working on one of these for a friend and while i now have volume after replacing the light bulb i think i am missing something on the motor shaft.

My unit has a flat rubber band looking belt that still has good tension but does not rotate the drum when placed over the motor shaft. I think there is a pic on here of a pulley on the shaft, if so where can i get a replacement? I'm assuming the belt is cheap so i'd like to replace that too.

I have a bit of oil in the unit,...

What to use for cleaning pots

feeds@yuku.com (zakopyko) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:40:01 GMT

Hey Everyone,

Any suggestions as to what product works best for cleaning out pots? I have looked through most of the threads and couldn't find specific names.

Do anyone have any procedures that have produced some great results?

Removing them from the mount....spraying or blasting in certain areas...etc...

I'm looking to become a little more adept at fixing my own equipment. I have had some fairly good luck with my Fender ER and am trying to get a Tel-Ray Super...

EVO-1 Morley oil can delay

feeds@yuku.com (dread5000) — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:46:42 GMT

Hello,
I'm new to the oilcan scene. I received a morley evo-1 in a non fuctioning state and I'd like to get it working.
When I powered up the unit, I heard a motor going that seemed to be connected to a small shaft that was spinning. The shaft is next to a rubber wheel but not touching it. The rubber band is stretched and super dry rotted. I know that the can is in need of oil, but I just wanted to get the mechanics working a little and was wondering if someone could get me in...

Fine tuning internal setscrews for Fender E/R

feeds@yuku.com (zakopyko) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:16:00 GMT

I finally picked up a Fender Echo Delay I as I have been a huge fan of Justin Trossburg's work with Unwound. I took it to my shop guy for repairs and fine tuning but I really don't think he knew what he was doing.

After I looked up and down this site I could still use a little advice on the fine tuning aspect of the internal dials. From what I can find the four major adjustments include:

the screen adjustment setscrew
the direct signal setscrew
the left and right...

Maintenance and Repair