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Sparton Model 35

Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:33 pm

Hey again!

A few months ago I scored something that no other enthusiast has owned yet (to my knowledge); a Sparks Withington Model 35! It's essentially something very similar to a Federal Model D or my Interstate Machines Model F (even sharing the same chopper size!), with notable differences. Here are some images and a video of it below!

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Here are some pictures of the disassembly. Unfortunately, I had to go back to college, so the restoration hasn't happened yet. The siren was cleaned out (the rotor had a BUNCH of cotton or whatever in it...from wherever it served in Florida...)
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Shroud parts removed, not showing the base
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Motor/chopper core...I wasn't able to figure out how to disconnect the motor; it seems it's a solid cast piece or something!
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Sparton Core compared with my Interstate Core

Finally, Here's a video of it running. I seated the brushes after reassembly, and she SCREAMS even higher now!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZIxbGNeasg

Enjoy!
Proud owner of a Fedelcode Mach. 3 (dual rotor), Model 2, 3 A’s, 2 D’s, J, 76A, Interstate Machines F, Sparton 35, & Darley C987
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Re: Sparton Model 35

Mon Oct 19, 2020 4:43 pm

Nice siren.
Owner of a -130, Modulator 6048, B-Series 1003,1000B, 3016, STH-10B, Little Giant, two 5As, 2, 2T, Model B9, 2 Model Ds, 4 Model As, Faraday Type 2, OC-9, 2 AR Timers, other. Skywarn Spotter.
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