New Toy: Hand operated VILMA +VIDEO!

[orestis]

It seems I'm finally able to get my hands on a (very rare to find in market) Greek siren. This model is a circa 1965 hand operated VILMA. It works fine, except some noises heard from inside (?) I hope nothing is wrong with the gears.

The problem is that some screws are heavily corroded and I'm afraid I won't be able to open the stator cover unless I have it machined. (I would prefer not to) Also I cannot remove the hand crank in order to open the back cover to inspect the gears. Take a look at the pin that holds the crank to the axle.

[orestis]

Wow, that is quote a large hand crank siren. Was this on Ebay by chance? You should try to post a video on YouTube if you get a chance. I would really like to hear it.

Νο, it was on a local site. I will make a video as soon as I restore it. It's quite loud!

[orestis]

The opened gear box and the chopper. The gears are in perfect shape and seem well lubed.

[orestis]

Despite the fact this is my fourth siren restoration, and the previous sirens where in quite rough condition, I'm totally stuck right now. I had a very hard time trying to drill the stator cover, given that the screws were completely corroded. I have finally removed the cover but now I'm facing two serious problems: first the rotor does not turn freely now, maybe the pressure I put has bent the axle or slightly some of the ports and they osculate at some point. Second, if I want to extract the rotor I have to uncouple the bearing (photo2) from its housing (behind the gear). I'm not going to tap it, I think it's not safe. Any ideas?? Help me guys, I never thought it would be so hard this time...

[orestis]

Restoration completed! I have to tell you it was not easy at all. The siren bearings have been replaced and it was painted in the original colors. (Sikkens car paint) The siren has 8 ports and it can reach 92 dB @ 30 M at full speed.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WDIoOJfi78