From: Tim597@msn.com   
      
   On Friday, December 13, 2019 at 8:43:10 AM UTC-6, Alan Hood wrote:   
   > Tim Serbin;700189 Wrote:    
   > > On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:10:32 PM UTC-6, Tim Serbin wrote:-   
   > > I am having a few issues with the play speed as it varies when playing   
   > > a record.I have a speed coil on the way so that should be installed in a   
   > > few days.    
   > > I have the manual and I am trying to adjust the counter weight. I   
   > > loosened the lock nut but the counter weight will not turn. I have a   
   > > stylus force gauge and there is about 9 grams of force on the stylus and   
   > > I should be at 4 to 5 grams.    
   > > Also, is the rubber idler wheel supposed to have play in it? Should I   
   > > be able to move it up and down on its stem?    
   > > Just a few issues I am having. Any info would be greatly appreciated.   
   > > Thank you all and have a blessed holiday!-   
   > >    
   > > Well I fixed the counter weight issue and set to 4.5 grams. Improved   
   > > play slightly.   
   >    
   > Hello Tim,   
   >    
   > I normally set up the tracking weight to be about 3.5 grames.   
   >    
   > Have you stripped down the turntable motor to remove old lubrication and   
   > the check for wear? There should be up and down movementon the turntable   
   > motor shaft but no left to right or forwards and backwards movement, if   
   > there is the shaft is worn or the upper bronze bearing.    
   >    
   > Check the three rubber mounts, if you are waiting for a speed spring you   
   > must be in Europe, Australia or New Zealand etc.   
   >    
   > The idler wheel linkage should only move up & down if a speed kit was   
   > fitted to the mechanism for playing at 33.3 rpm as well as 45 rpm   
   > records, most home uses disable the linkage solenoid so it plays dinked   
   > or undinked records at 45 rpm.   
   >    
   > Regards   
   > Alan   
   > ami-man   
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   > Alan Hood   
      
     Thank you for all of the info Alan. I am currently waiting on delivery of a   
   new Idler wheel. I believe the center shaft has too much play in it. I will be   
   removing the motor to clean and re-lube also. I will also look into the rubber   
   grommets. I will    
   set the weight to 3.5 grams and see if there is any improvement. The spring I   
   did not replace, it was the solenoid. It did improve the play to about 90%.   
     This is my first jukebox and I am realizing I may have a new hobby when I   
   retire in 3 years. It is great that gentlemen like you share your knowledge.   
   Thank you again!   
     By the way, I am in the United States in Indiana.   
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
                                                                                    
   Sincerely,   
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
                                                                                    
   Tim Serbin   
      
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