I was able to get a few photos, hopefully it will help determine the remedy for the lift. Sorry for any tilted photos... they were right-side-up when I started...
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This photo is where one end of the strap is attached to the lid.
I'm pretty sure the screws aren't original... My grandfather had 'fixed' this a time or two and the points have pierced the other side of the lid.
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This is the pulley behind the machine that the strap feeds through.
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Full view.
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My mock up. This is where I'm not sure how the strap feeds through pulley.
The strap will be flat, this definitely has a twist to it.
Can't be good.
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Metal bar where other end of strap will attach in front of machine.
I still can't fathom how a leather strap can hold up the weight of that machine...
I keep thinking there needs to be a locking lever or some such thing once it's in the upright position...
Thanks for all the input and help. I appreciate it.
~Mare~