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Lortone Gem Sparkle parts diagram? Dec 26, 2020 18:11:40 GMT -5

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Post by ethansco on Dec 26, 2020 18:11:40 GMT -5

Hi All!

New to the forum, and a little new to tumbling. I recently scored a Lortone Gem Sparkle 3A NR1 tumbler and have encountered some confusion in ordering replacement parts. I'm wondering if anyone can lead to me a parts diagram? I've had some luck on The Rock Shed site, but since I don't see "3A NR1" listed in any of the parts names, I'm not sure if I'm ordering the right stuff. When I took it apart to clean, I noticed the motor doesn't have a motor pulley; is it supposed to, and if so, which size? Also, does anyone know what the NR1 indicates?

Thanks so much,
Ethan

pauls fully equipped rock polisher Member since May 2013 Posts: 1,171	Lortone Gem Sparkle parts diagram? Dec 26, 2020 18:21:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pauls on Dec 26, 2020 18:21:12 GMT -5 Some one should be able to help with that, lots of Lortone users here.
	Last Edit: Dec 26, 2020 18:22:30 GMT -5 by pauls

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Lortone Gem Sparkle parts diagram? Dec 26, 2020 21:55:24 GMT -5

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Post by rmf on Dec 26, 2020 21:55:24 GMT -5

ethansco I was not sure what a "Lortone Gem Sparkle 3A NR1" was since it is not in their current catalog. What I found on e-bay is a 40 year old tumbler with that designation. Lortone 3A tumblers have been two different shades of blue in the last 30+ years my original Lortone 3A was indeed a 3A NR1. That was in 1972. they have a greenish paint job. my age estimate is based on the color the tumbler is painted.

check out: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1783/4633/t/4/assets/3A_Tumbler_Instructions.pdf?v=1365396662230421983

the lortone motor has a fan and there is a pulley built into the fan. It is one piece. On that link it is listed as part H 001-100 Motor Pulley With Fan

jlcochran42 starting to shine! Member since July 2020 Posts: 29	Lortone Gem Sparkle parts diagram? Dec 26, 2020 23:32:19 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jlcochran42 on Dec 26, 2020 23:32:19 GMT -5 I might be able to help you out...I have a Lortone 3A. Please hold.

jlcochran42 starting to shine! Member since July 2020 Posts: 29	Lortone Gem Sparkle parts diagram? Dec 26, 2020 23:35:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jlcochran42 on Dec 26, 2020 23:35:40 GMT -5 Let me know if this is what you need.

uwharrierhyolite off to a rocking start Member since November 2020 Posts: 12	Lortone Gem Sparkle parts diagram? Dec 27, 2020 7:53:22 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by uwharrierhyolite on Dec 27, 2020 7:53:22 GMT -5 Everything is the exact same as the 3a’s except the NR does NOT have a fan. The same parts that fit Lortone today and even some of the harbor freight will fit the old NR.

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