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   Steve wrote:   
   > Hi Guys,   
   > Hate to admit it but I'm stuck (sic) and could use some advice.   
   > My 1650 selects a record normally, plays it but when the   
   > record is over the spindle only drops maybe 2/3 of the   
   > way down. When the record tray tries to retract it jams   
   > because the spindle is in the way.   
   >   
   > The spindle shaft (very long) moves freely and is not sticking.   
   > The arm that pushes the spindle shaft up/down is not going   
   > down all the way. I can force it down all the way but I'll   
   > be fighting spring tension to do so. This just isn't right.   
   >   
   > I have verified that all springs are in place and not broken. The   
   > cam follower appears to be riding in the correct track, but this   
   > is almost impossible to see. The cam goes through its full   
   > cycle if I remove the jam. Doesn't seem to be any sort of adjustment   
   > for this.   
   >   
   > Any suggestions???? TIA   
   >                           Steve   
   >   
   >   
      
   The play spindle should just drop (bottom out) by its own weight. The   
   lift springs are to reduce the lift pressure required so the cams are   
   not stressed. If the spindle does not drop to the bottom on its own then   
   you have the wrong lift spring installed...there should not be a gap   
   between the bottom of the spindle shaft and the lift plate that pushes   
   it up when the plate is bottomed out.   
      
   John :-#)#   
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