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   
      
   Hello Alan,   
      I received the new idler from needles4jukeboxes.com. The bore hole in the   
   brass bushing was .005 smaller than the rod that it sits on. Took a few   
   thousandths off with some aluminum oxide and she is running perfect!   
      
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