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WE302 Dial Noise

Started by mmd, May 23, 2010, 03:57:42 PM

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mmd

What kind of noise should the dial be making when it's returning to it's initial position?  Mine seems to sound a little odd after some use.

It's a rebuilt dial..

I'll try to record it..
Brandon
Western Electric 302, 500

Dan/Panther

Depending on the number of the dial, some  of the earlier 302's,  the dial will give a slight Tick, Tick, Tick sound upon return.
D/P

The More People I meet, The More I Love, and MISS My Dog.  Dan Robinson

mmd

This one makes the tick and I expected that, but theres a mechanical moan of some sorts.

It still returns at the perfect speed though, and otherwise runs fine.
Brandon
Western Electric 302, 500

Dan/Panther

Sounds like a gummed up Governor.
The dial can use a cleaning.
D/P

The More People I meet, The More I Love, and MISS My Dog.  Dan Robinson

Phonesrfun

It might need some cleaning and lubrication.
-Bill G

mmd

It looks rather clean, and it was supposed to have already been worked on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v395/Evilweredragon/dial.jpg

Bad angle i know, i haven't taken the phone apart again.
Brandon
Western Electric 302, 500

Phonesrfun

#6
I can't tell by looking.  Maybe a sound recording would help.

-Bill G

mmd

Quote from: Phonesrfun on May 24, 2010, 01:58:19 AM
I can't tell by looking.  Maybe a sound recording would help.


Here's a sound recording.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om7nivoGTY4
Brandon
Western Electric 302, 500

Phonesrfun

That actually sounds like a normal #5 dial. #6 dials were not any quieter.

Western Electric dials all sounded like coffee grinders compared to AE dials.  It was not until the #7 and #8 dials that they finally got the mechanical noise quieted down.

That being said, let's see what some others think.
-Bill G

Dennis Markham

I agree, Bill.  The dial sounds like a normal #5 to me.  Actually sounds pretty good.

mmd

Ok, if it's normal and sounds good then I'm happy.

I'm used to my model 500's quiet dial, and just wanted to make sure.
Brandon
Western Electric 302, 500

Kenny C

older 500 dials are loud too but you have a 70's model they are quiter
In memory of
  Marie B.
1926-2010

Dan/Panther

mmd;
I think maybe you should send the dial toi me....
D/P ;D

The More People I meet, The More I Love, and MISS My Dog.  Dan Robinson

Kenny C

was itr bingster who said that all phones were junk before 1952 or1953 and someone called him sneaky.

sneaky D/P ;) ;) ;D
In memory of
  Marie B.
1926-2010