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This turntable was purchased new several years ago but has barely been used. The basic problem is that the platter won't turn on its own. If I spin the platter enough by hand it seems to "catch" and will play seemingly properly for a few seconds, then rapidly slow down and stop. The belt is connected to the platter and drive motor properly.
When trying to operate the turntable with the platter and belt removed, the drive motor will not spin on its own. If I spin the pulley with my fingers there's resistance, like a weak current is going through the motor, and if I spin it fast enough the motor will actually start and the pulley will spin quite fast indefinitely until I apply a little pressure, and it'll stop and not resume on its own.
I don't know the answer, but you have written one of the finest, most comprehensive problem descriptions I have come across. In mechanical scenarios, that is priceless. I'm sure a turntable guru will see it and go, "aw. I know what that is". Good Luck.
Just an ic is useless especially for the one used by technics you have bought. Allready measured some voltages? , where do the components get current and where does it stop. I don't believe the engine is broke if you have used it barely within three years.
Where can I find a new motor for it? I have tried searching by turntable model and motor part number but I can't seem to find any. I've got the same problem as described. Thanks.
Motors are common for this model to go bad but i'm trying the "IC"
#AN6652 on the side of motor which regulates speeds! Will try and let ya know how it goes or you can order a new motor for appox $30 Have 2 of these tables waiting for me to fix!
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If the turntable has a two-piece platter, Lift off the outer platter and place the belt around the inner platter and motor pulley.
If the turntable has a one-piece platter, lift off the whole patter, place the belt around the inner drum. There will be a hole in the platter's top through which you can reach a finger to stretch the belt so that the belt can be placed around the motor pulley as you put the platter back in place.
Replacing the belt on any turntable requires removing the platter. There are various schemes to keep them on but most involve a "C" clip clipped in a groove just above the platter on the spindle. You may have to remove the rubber mat to access the clip. Most rubber mats are glued down but can be pried off with patience and some force with a 1" scraper. Once the mat and platter are removed the belt can be discarded and a new one installed. Replace the platter. There will be one or possibly two oblong holes in the platter. Using a flat screwdriver hold tension on the belt and rotate the platter to get the belt around the drive and continue with turning the platter until you are sure the belt is around the drive ring on the platter and the motor spindle. You can tell because the platter will have some resistance due to spinning the motor. Reassemble the mat. It can just be placed on the platter. Unless you are going to run it upside down, which wouldn't work, it won't fall off. You are done and the unit should work like a new one. If you haven't purchased a belt this website www.mcmelectronic.com has belts for most units and also a variety pack of different length belts which should have one which will fit.
Hi, sounds like the belt was not refitted when the motor was replaced. To replace drive belt on a Crosley turntable. 1. Remove the cir-clip holding the platter in place from the base of the centre spindle. 2. Lift the platter off. You may need to use a flat blade or some similar tool to get under the platter in order to lift it up. 3. NA. 4. Place the belt around the platter pulley making sure it is sitting flat without any twists. 5. Flip platter over the right way up 6. You will see 3 rubber grommets in the platter surface. Remove 1. Through the hole insert a belt hook, crochet hook, kebab skewer, knitting needle type tool and slip it between the platter pulley and belt in readiness to fit over the motor pulley.
Sounds to me like the bellt has slipped off. To replace, lift the platter off the table. On the inside of the platter you will notice a second ring, or rim. the belt should be put on the outside of the second rim while the platter is still in your hands. Next, slide back the platter and look for the spindle running the platter through one of the big holes in the platter. Slip the belt onto the spindle and turn with your hand to make sure it runs freely. Hope this helps
You will need to lift felt on the platter section exposing the platter. Next you will need to pull upwards on the platter itself. The rubber band goes around the inside of the platter and onto the spindle motor. To replace, simply lift platter section of the unit, place the belt around the inside of the platter and replace the platter. Move the platter around till you see the motor and use some tweesers to pull the belt over the motor. Hope this helps
Sounds like your belt is shot. Go to www.mcmelectronic.com They have belts and belt kits which will solve your problem. To replace the belt remove the platter. May mean removing a circlip off the stem. Then lift the platter up, remove the bad belt and install the new belt. Generally the belt has to be reinstalled on the platter by holding it with a screwdriver while you turn the platter slowly and work the belt on. If I didn't already say, remove the rubber cover on the platter. It will reveal a hole in the platter where you need to do the alignment work. Let me know how you make out.
One of several things could be causing this. Let's start at the begining. Look at the cartridge on the tone arm and make sure that all four wires are attached. Remove the bottom or the unit from the bottom to access the wires underneath. Using a DMM check continuity for each wire from the cartridge to the end of the cord where it plugs in to the amplifier. Somewhere there could be a break. If this all checks out and there is no break then I would purchase a new cartridge as the left channel is bad, provided that you know absolutely that the amplifier does not have a problem. If you have another amp you should first try it to make sure that the amp is not the problem. When you are absolutely sure that the cartridge is the problem go to www.mcmelectronic.com where you will be able to get a very good, possibly better, cartridge at a very good price. Let me know how you make out or if you need more help.
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Replacing the belt on any turntable requires removing the platter. There are various schemes to keep them on but most involve a "C" clip clipped in a groove just above the platter on the spindle. You may have to remove the rubber mat to access the clip. Most rubber mats are glued down but can be pried off with patience and some force with a 1" scraper. Once the mat and platter are removed the belt can be discarded and a new one installed. Replace the platter. There will be one or possibly two oblong holes in the platter. Using a flat screwdriver hold tension on the belt and rotate the platter to get the belt around the drive and continue with turning the platter until you are sure the belt is around the drive ring on the platter and the motor spindle. You can tell because the platter will have some resistance due to spinning the motor. Reassemble the mat. It can just be placed on the platter. Unless you are going to run it upside down, which wouldn't work, it won't fall off. You are done and the unit should work like a new one. If you haven't purchased a belt this website www.mcmelectronic.com has belts for most units and also a variety pack of different length belts which should have one which will fit. Let me know how you make out or if you need more help.
Sounds like the motor is bad if you say it turns feebly. See if you can turn the drive shaft with your fingers easily. If you find it hard, it's possible that something might have worn out. You could try oil in that case.
Instructions on installation of your drive belt - this also applies
to other brands as well - however this belt is only for the Technics
models listed above:
Remove the turntable platter off from the turntable
Remove the old/damage belt
Wrap
the new belt underneath the turntable platter - you will see a small
lip on the bottom of the platter. Wrap the belt around this lip.
Put the platter back on the turntable
The turntable platter will have small holes, rotate the platter until you see the motor, and the motor shaft.
Pinch the belt, so that it wraps around the motor shaft
There are a couple of things that need to be done here and there is no guarantee that the unit will work, but I have been successful in the past.
First remove the platter and clean all of the grease out of the unit. With all of hte grease removed, replace the platter and make sure that it turns freely. Regrease the unit one all of the old is removed. Next you will need to clean and treat the rubber drive wheel.
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