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You didn't show how you got to this stage... ie with the wires all connected and access to the scanner rear. You mentioned at 2:13 "take the vibrato scanner and the MOTOR out. This seems scary.. removing the motor and its shaft?? OR does this stay in place and only the scanner comes free?? Seems like a lot of work to get the the motor out. My C3 vibrato behaves the same..so it is/has seized. Any tips are welcome!

Did this with my M3 which has been stuck for DECADES!!! I now have chorus function restored!! Removed the 4 mounting nuts, supported the unit and shaft on wood blocks, removed two cover screws, the contact and gently taped screws out of the way. A couple ml's of lighter fluid a couple times while working the scanner and it was spinning freely within a day. I was able to see scanner spin while turning the scanner shaft to ensure clutch mechanism was good. Didn't have to touch any wiring! GREAT TIP - THANKS!!!

I have the same actuator and the master cylinder is quite rusted (yours looks the same, too). A new master cylinder assembly costs $200. Does yours work even when it looks bad from the outside?

I own B3 #56014 & #67911. Both work with their original wax caps. I never would recap them as long as they sound so good. Some fellow organ players were totally unhappy after the recap job because the old charming sound was gone forever...

Awesome video🔥I have a Mk. II Stage 73 as well and was wondering if yours came with working pickups or if you had to replace them- if so, where did you get your pickups?

Thanks for the great video. I believe my scanner is also Frozen and I will address it very soon.

I recapped my A100 a few years ago and calibrated every single tone wheel pickup. Every wax cap (out of circuit) was a million miles away from spec value. It was a long and painful process to be honest, but the sound was muddy and boomy before. Now it shines. Well worth doing IMO, if you have the patience to do it.

It would help having someone who could play to demonstrate.

I agree. Not exactly apples to apples but just did this for fun.

To do a true comparison, you would need to run them both through the same speaker. Preferably a Hammond Tone Cabinet. Then it would be apples to apples.

Did you make a part 3 and four on how to actually get the mechanism out?

This was really helpful, I have a t series I got for free and the first coupling spring on the shaft was jammed up in a tone wheel and mangled. I’m hoping I’ll be able to get another spring on there or possibly a flexible shaft coupling that can set screw or clamp on.

Well, they both have a tone control, and i would guess that they are both turned towards the treble side a bit more than mine.

Good job

Do you have a video on how to access that bearing? I wanna take it out but don’t wanna break it

Oh mannnn! I'm no pianist, but from the outside listening in, I'll say it's definitely impressive how close the Nord's representation sounds to the OG, but the classic Rhodes sounds so much fuller! The bottom you get on it just makes it hit different! 🤩

Nice 🎹

Great video. What impact screwdriver is that?

This could happen to you!

I almost wonder if the drawbar setting was chosen based on what sounded good on the A102, and then on the B3 that same setting sounds waaay less subtle, like you just had all of the drawbars out. The A102 has a sweet nostalgic quality to it

Mess around ray charles 😅😂😅

Wound it be easier to just run a bluetooth adapter through the factory 9-pin cd changer / OnStar plug?

I’m too scared to spray lighting fluid in there. I’m afraid it’s going to explode 🤯 or something

Looks like they are no longer in business.

watched this a few times weeks apart result = 102 nice and natural like just out of factory my experience after owning 14 or so B3/102 etc is better to leave alone although a nice organ mate reverb is cool good vid “If it ain’t broke leave it alone “ 👍👍👍✌️

Dumb. Track is just too small.

This is great thanks

B3 sounds darker than the A102

Your first name is so fitting for this video lol.

I like the B3 sound best

Great vid! 👍🏼

What’s an organ demonstration with out using the bass pedals?

To me, the A102 sounds a little more "organic", they both have the beautiful Hammond sound, but the A102 is more authentic. It's hard to explain, something about the B3 is off.

a102 sounds good to me original HAMMOND sound ...the recap b3 comes in 2nd too much mods bass sounding when a recap should be bright

I really enjoyed listening to this comparison but have to admit I have a slight preference for the A102. I'm not sure where you're located but let me know if you are ever interested in selling it. Thank you.

In case you needed proof that automotive engineers are terrible people....

Do you know of anyone who has a Hammond a100 in the Massachusetts area

Can you explain how you repaired the swivel piece? I’ve broken a few of those. I’d be interested in how you did it.

LOL what a joke.

Why not power bleed from the bottom pushing the fluid up to the master?

Excellent! Hey, do us all a favor next time and film in LANDSCAPE mode so we can actually SEE more of what you're doing. But the tips and tricks were excellent.

Yes. That IS money. Thanks. Working on mine this week.

Or you could have used more oil and waited. If there are broken oil capillary threads the fix is temporary. WD40 is a big no no for Hammond organs and many other equipment. It is Water Displacement formula 40. It will make a gummy mess if not used as originally intended. WD40 is not a lubricant.

I have a T-412 with a frozen scanner, but access isn't like the B3, or even like the T-443 I used to have. It'll be a bit of work getting to it, but thanks to you, I now have a pretty good idea what to do once I get there, without having to take apart and rebuild the scanner itself. I suppose I still might eventually rebuild it, based on your reply to Mike's comment. Seems like it might be necessary sooner or later anyway.

how much would you charge me to do this if I send you my stereo to do this?

Nice trick! The last two organs (A100 and B3) that I purchased had frozen scanners. It's funny, but I have been repairing these things for decades and never used to see this. Usually, when the scanner is frozen it needs a total tear down and cleaning. I have found the best way to clean the washers is with lacquer thinner. I use soap and water on the pole pieces to keep the VOC waste down to a minimum. Once the scanner is reassembled it is a good idea to check each pole for continuity - there should be no continuity between the pole pieces and the body of the scanner. This fault will cause the "motor boating" sound. Also, shocking the pole pieces with 18 vdc (two 9 vdc batteries in series) will eliminate crystals that cause shorts. I usually shock the scanner after it is reassembled just for insurance.

Quick and easy for 1 action. It would be a whole lot easier to disconnect it and remove the cap so you can activate it by hand to flush 2 axles..one man's opinion.

Great song choise

Great video s this helped me a lot i’m I stalking a Bluetooth device

I just tried hooking up my pneumatic brake bleeder to my tandem boat trailer with surge brakes & i got nothing out of the bleeders. Are you driving the truck forward then putting in neutral and ratcheting the come along compressing it then going forward again?