Hi Luke, There are two types of "Standard" (brand) wind motors.
The first folds down out of the way for tuning and has brackets
of cast iron machined and lightly nickel-plated. The second type
is more easily removable and has brackets formed from sheet steel
and coated in black lacquer.
I would recommend that you keep your piano as original as possible.
My suggestion is that you rebuild the motor you have, but be
forewarned: rebuilding a wind motor to run evenly requires more
skill than any other pneumatic restoration procedure.
I gather that you are a young person just getting started in the
hobby. Doing a job like this right usually requires experience.
Don't be too disappointed the first time around and give up. With
a little experience under your belt, it may take a second rebuild
to get a really satisfying outcome.
I would be happy to supply, free of charge, the materials you need.
Best wishes,
Jeff Wood
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