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   From: Tony.Miklos@gmail.com   
      
   On 3/8/2011 2:26 AM, newtjr wrote:   
   > On Mar 7, 7:12 pm, Tony Miklos  wrote:   
   >> Anyone know a cheap source for these grommets?  (also used on many 45   
   >> turntables)  I see Victory Glass has them for $2/piece, anyone much cheaper?   
   >>   
   >> Tony   
   >   
   > Tony, I have a Rockola starlet. What symtoms do you have when they   
   > need replaced? Thanks, Jerry   
      
   Normally the record plays slow, sometimes you get a loud hum.  If you   
   lift and remove the turntable you will find the motor hanging from 3   
   grommets.  They should be soft and pliable.  If they get hard you can   
   get the vibration from the motor finding it's way to the needle and   
   cartridge and you have a hum.  Most of the time they deteriorate and the   
   motor starts to hang sideways, that's when it plays slow.  If you change   
   them, don't loose the spacer inside of them. (I think I just saw John   
   mention that not long ago)  And when you replace the turntable, push the   
   idler wheel (the rubber wheel) in and under the turntable or it won't   
   play at all.   
      
   Tony   
      
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