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If you traded the booth for that parking meter, you got the better end of the deal.
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I was in desperate need of a "Parking meter fix" so my good buddy Bob RICHARDS hooked me up with 3 more meters. I should be good for at least a week or so. Michelle likes the Rockwell meter on the right so I don't mind sharing. Thanks Bob, Mike
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You guys crack me up. Watch out for Bob Richards, Mike. he has a way of getting us into trouble...
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Hope it's ok that I resurrect this thread...I'm a noob on here.
I picked up a 2 coin Duncan Miller today at an auction for $10 and I was very pleased. But now I realize I have no idea where to start. Anyone got any tips for disassembly/restoration? Thx.
Jim
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Another NOOB here!
I've got a few meters. 1 Duncan Miller 1 Park O Meter 1 Rockwell
all are locked and I have no keys. I understand I can get new locks....what about getting the old ones out? Drill them out? Pick them?
Hints?
I'll try to figure out how to post pics.
Thanks!
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I like parking meters. The Duncan Miller meter locks are perfect for opening without drilling. I have a chisel that fits perfect in the lock. With a hammer I give it some love taps and turn the chisel with a wrench. Eventually with the proper amount of love it turns open. Lock is no longer able to lock but with some JB Weld I can piece it together and make it look good and open with a screwdriver. Those round security locks are a pain and I have no other way than drilling. I don't like to so I have a couple that are waiting. The top (M/W shaped) locks to the POM's are usually all keyed alike. Email me and I'll see what I can do. Mike
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My Rockwell and Park-o-meter are now open and ready to be cleaned up. As you can see from the above photos, the POM needs new plexi, but the Rockwell is in very good condition inside and out!
The Rockwell works like a clock, but the POM has some rust inside and the small watch like mechanism on the back is rusty, plus the coins will not insert, although the mechanism will turn using the master knob? (Not sure what this is called...but the knob the meter maid can stick the tool into to reset the meter.)
Next, on to the locks of the Duncan Miller. Might try a locksmith before I drill them out.
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Picked up 3 today
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I came across this thread and was wondering if anyone knew a parking meter collector by the name of John Anderson out of Austrailia. I've heard he has the largest parking meter collection and was wanting to see some pics of all the different kinds he has.
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Two from the streets of Medford, Oregon
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Cool Hand Luke went to a work camp for taking a pipe cutter to the poles holding up meter heads...... Just something to think about...... LOL
Now it is true, that Michelle will have more room in the house, once you are on the "chain-gang"...... But, I imagine she will start to miss you after a couple of months......That is if you keep taking pipe cutters to meter heads............. LOL
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May have to add a bit at a time, anyway hope this helps. Machine Cleaning PARK-O-METER MECHANISMS Main spring barrel cleaning Never place this part in solvent. Clean with stiff bristle brush, and add 3 to 5 drops of mainspring oil to the coils. (Flexing of coils is advisable to spread oil: Clamp barrel flat on table and use wind crank to run up and reverse coils a few turns, repeating several times.) TIMER. This unit can usually be returned to the meter as is. When needed, the timer can be serviced economically through the company exchange plan. If desired, the timer may be removed from its case, and a very small quantity of timer oil applied to each of the 6 pivots (both sides). CAUTION. Protect cleaned mechanisms from dust while stored. Check gaskets and dust out meter case, before installing cleaned mechanism. Most customers use timers for as long as they operate properly, which will be for several years. Timers may then be returned for factory rebuilding, which includes cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, plus all necessary parts. For those who would like to clean their timers, the following suggestions are made: Remove the timer unit from its protecting case. Do not take the unit apart. Process in the cleaning machine at a time when you have fresh cleaner and rinse in the tanks. Use the fine mesh divided basket. Lay timer unit with threaded bushing down and hairspring to outer edge of basket. Do not lay one on top of another. Eight to ten units may be processed at one time. Run in cleaner IM minutes, at moderate to fast speed. Reverse the basket at each count of 10. Rinse and dry the same as for mechanisms, using slow speed on drying. LUBRICATION: Use timer oil. Oil sparingly: 6 pivots on both front and back plates, including balance wheel cups; 2 points where pallet fork contacts the escape wheel; verge pin on balance wheel. BE C A R E F U L NOT TO GET OIL O N HAIRSPRING COILS. This will cause coils to stick together, and speed up timing. SUGGESTION: When oiling balance wheel cups, wipe instrument oiler needle with tissue to remove surface oil that might contact hairspring. Jeweler's stick oiler may be used. Clean plastic and stainless case using cloth moistened with rinse solution. If timer does not operate satisfactorily after this treatment, it indicates need for adjustment or parts replacement. G E N E R A L L U B R I C A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N: Types of oil for instrument use are constantly being improved in the laboratories of oil and chemical companies. These oils are continuously being tested to determine those best adapted to your Park-OMeters. The oils supplied under the following three types will always be the best available for the application: 1. Mechanism (Mech) Oil 2. Timer Oil 3. Mainspring (MS) Oil Use oil sparingly: An instrument oiler is recommended for proper application.
DO NOT OIL the following locations: 1. Idler arm gear and stLid 2. Idler arm shaft ,3. Portion of rotator shaft supporting cam assembly 4. Spider pawl .5. Index pawl bearings 6. Signal latch bearings 7. Coin trip lever 8. Case locks
C. INSTALLING MAINSPRING BARREL OIL: See instructions Page 2. 1. Insert barrel per Fig. 3. 2. Seat floating arbor in front plate hole, using pointed tool. O I L : A p p l y M E C H o i l to ratchet on arbor gear. 3. Insert main arbor gear by springing up slightly on back plate. CHANGING MAINSPRING BARRELC. INSTALLING MAINSPRING BARREL OIL: See instructions Page 2. 1. Insert barrel per Fig. 3. 2. Seat floating arbor in front plate hole, using pointed tool. O I L : A p p l y M E C H o i l to ratchet on arbor gear. 3. Insert main arbor gear by springing up slightly on back plate. 4. Tighten loose pillar nuts. 5. Install mainspring holding bushing, wind square, and retainer. OIL: Apply drop M E C H oil to bearing end of bushing.
CHANGING MAINSPRING BARREL: (on assembled mechani.sm). R UN DOWN F U L L Y by releasing rotator. Remove holding bushing, and loosen bottom pillar nuts. Pry plate up slightly to slide barrel out
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INSTALLING MECHANISM PARTS ON FRONT OF 1. Install coin trip lever. CHECK: Part should lay parallel to plate. 2. Install flicker and hairpin clip. If clip touches plate, bend tips up. 3. Install star wheel, CHECK: Spin wheel for even resistance. 4. Place coin plate (if any difficulty, note if anti-pick dogs are clearing gear teeth). CHECK: Before fastening coin plate, check reset lever for free movement. Lever should center in space between plates. — Coin trip lever should be level with centerpiece. OIL: Drop M E C H oil ' in rotator shaft bearing and in front mainspring bearing. M O D E L "11" O N L Y : Place dime lever and retainer. C H E C K : Rotator should FIG. 5 turn freely when moved with finger.
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INSTALLING LEAF CAM 1. Hold like a reversed "question mark." Insert between indicator gear and spider assembly with slot engaging groove in bushing. Part should drop freely into position when released. Hold reset lever in advanced position, and use tweezers to hook tail of part over pin on cam assembly. CHECK. With time indicator at extreme right posi tion, advance spider assembly with finger and release Spider spring should freely return part.
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