I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob

:I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
:I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
:advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob
Hi Bob
Well for the record changer, clean all motor bearings, I use Rubbing Alcohol, and oil with 3 IN 1 Oil, also oil the felt washers. Clean and grease all gears and moving linkage I use White Turntable Lithium Grease. Clean all speed Spindles, I use Rubbing Alcohol for that, Oil them with the 3 IN 1. Depending on the shape of the belts, either clean them or replace them with new ones, as well clean the Idler Tire or replace it if it is badly worn. That should take care of the mechanics of the changer, as far as the Needle and Cartridge use your own judgement on those. Thats about it for the changer.
Now on too the Radio Chassis, obviously clean it up, check all tubes, replace all capacitors except for the Mica's they usually don't go bad very often, check and replace any resisitors that are out of tolerance, then fire it up to determine if an alignment is needed, hope this helps:)
Mark

::I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
::I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
::advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob
:Hi Bob
: Well for the record changer, clean all motor bearings, I use Rubbing Alcohol, and oil with 3 IN 1 Oil, also oil the felt washers. Clean and grease all gears and moving linkage I use White Turntable Lithium Grease. Clean all speed Spindles, I use Rubbing Alcohol for that, Oil them with the 3 IN 1. Depending on the shape of the belts, either clean them or replace them with new ones, as well clean the Idler Tire or replace it if it is badly worn. That should take care of the mechanics of the changer, as far as the Needle and Cartridge use your own judgement on those. Thats about it for the changer.
: Now on too the Radio Chassis, obviously clean it up, check all tubes, replace all capacitors except for the Mica's they usually don't go bad very often, check and replace any resisitors that are out of tolerance, then fire it up to determine if an alignment is needed, hope this helps:)
:Mark

Yes thanks! That will help a lot. Those are the kind of things I was wanting to hear about.
Where do you find:
White Turntable Lithium Grease
Idler Tire (if needed)
Belts, replace them with new ones (if needed)
Bob

:::I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
:::I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
:::advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob
::Hi Bob
:: Well for the record changer, clean all motor bearings, I use Rubbing Alcohol, and oil with 3 IN 1 Oil, also oil the felt washers. Clean and grease all gears and moving linkage I use White Turntable Lithium Grease. Clean all speed Spindles, I use Rubbing Alcohol for that, Oil them with the 3 IN 1. Depending on the shape of the belts, either clean them or replace them with new ones, as well clean the Idler Tire or replace it if it is badly worn. That should take care of the mechanics of the changer, as far as the Needle and Cartridge use your own judgement on those. Thats about it for the changer.
:: Now on too the Radio Chassis, obviously clean it up, check all tubes, replace all capacitors except for the Mica's they usually don't go bad very often, check and replace any resisitors that are out of tolerance, then fire it up to determine if an alignment is needed, hope this helps:)
::Mark
:
:Yes thanks! That will help a lot. Those are the kind of things I was wanting to hear about.
:Where do you find:
: White Turntable Lithium Grease
: Idler Tire (if needed)
: Belts, replace them with new ones (if needed)
:Bob
:Hi Bob
The grease you should be able to find at a local hardware store, its just White Lithium grease in a tube, the Belts and Idler tire you can get at kenselectronics.com, goodluck with your project, and if you need any help, just drop a line on here or E Mail me at electro276@cox.net myself or anyone one here will be glad to help out:)
Mark

::::I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".

Thanks for the info. I will check into the
::::I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
::::advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob
:::Hi Bob
::: Well for the record changer, clean all motor bearings, I use Rubbing Alcohol, and oil with 3 IN 1 Oil, also oil the felt washers. Clean and grease all gears and moving linkage I use White Turntable Lithium Grease. Clean all speed Spindles, I use Rubbing Alcohol for that, Oil them with the 3 IN 1. Depending on the shape of the belts, either clean them or replace them with new ones, as well clean the Idler Tire or replace it if it is badly worn. That should take care of the mechanics of the changer, as far as the Needle and Cartridge use your own judgement on those. Thats about it for the changer.
::: Now on too the Radio Chassis, obviously clean it up, check all tubes, replace all capacitors except for the Mica's they usually don't go bad very often, check and replace any resisitors that are out of tolerance, then fire it up to determine if an alignment is needed, hope this helps:)
:::Mark
::
::Yes thanks! That will help a lot. Those are the kind of things I was wanting to hear about.
::Where do you find:
:: White Turntable Lithium Grease
:: Idler Tire (if needed)
:: Belts, replace them with new ones (if needed)
::Bob
::Hi Bob
: The grease you should be able to find at a local hardware store, its just White Lithium grease in a tube, the Belts and Idler tire you can get at kenselectronics.com, goodluck with your project, and if you need any help, just drop a line on here or E Mail me at electro276@cox.net myself or anyone one here will be glad to help out:)
:Mark
:
Thanks, I will be checking into those parts availability at Kensels and I am sure I WILL have questions later this week as I get deeper into this project.
Bob

:::::I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
:
:Thanks for the info. I will check into the
:::::I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
:::::advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob
::::Hi Bob
:::: Well for the record changer, clean all motor bearings, I use Rubbing Alcohol, and oil with 3 IN 1 Oil, also oil the felt washers. Clean and grease all gears and moving linkage I use White Turntable Lithium Grease. Clean all speed Spindles, I use Rubbing Alcohol for that, Oil them with the 3 IN 1. Depending on the shape of the belts, either clean them or replace them with new ones, as well clean the Idler Tire or replace it if it is badly worn. That should take care of the mechanics of the changer, as far as the Needle and Cartridge use your own judgement on those. Thats about it for the changer.
:::: Now on too the Radio Chassis, obviously clean it up, check all tubes, replace all capacitors except for the Mica's they usually don't go bad very often, check and replace any resisitors that are out of tolerance, then fire it up to determine if an alignment is needed, hope this helps:)
::::Mark
:::
:::Yes thanks! That will help a lot. Those are the kind of things I was wanting to hear about.
:::Where do you find:
::: White Turntable Lithium Grease
::: Idler Tire (if needed)
::: Belts, replace them with new ones (if needed)
:::Bob
:::Hi Bob
:: The grease you should be able to find at a local hardware store, its just White Lithium grease in a tube, the Belts and Idler tire you can get at kenselectronics.com, goodluck with your project, and if you need any help, just drop a line on here or E Mail me at electro276@cox.net myself or anyone one here will be glad to help out:)
::Mark
::
:Thanks, I will be checking into those parts availability at Kensels and I am sure I WILL have questions later this week as I get deeper into this project.
:Bob
HI bob
great! fire away with any questions you have, I'll be glad to help:)
Mark

::I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
::I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
::advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob
:Hi Bob
: Well for the record changer, clean all motor bearings, I use Rubbing Alcohol, and oil with 3 IN 1 Oil, also oil the felt washers. Clean and grease all gears and moving linkage I use White Turntable Lithium Grease. Clean all speed Spindles, I use Rubbing Alcohol for that, Oil them with the 3 IN 1. Depending on the shape of the belts, either clean them or replace them with new ones, as well clean the Idler Tire or replace it if it is badly worn. That should take care of the mechanics of the changer, as far as the Needle and Cartridge use your own judgement on those. Thats about it for the changer.
: Now on too the Radio Chassis, obviously clean it up, check all tubes, replace all capacitors except for the Mica's they usually don't go bad very often, check and replace any resisitors that are out of tolerance, then fire it up to determine if an alignment is needed, hope this helps:)
:Mark

:::I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
:::I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
:::advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob
::Hi Bob
:: Well for the record changer, clean all motor bearings, I use Rubbing Alcohol, and oil with 3 IN 1 Oil, also oil the felt washers. Clean and grease all gears and moving linkage I use White Turntable Lithium Grease. Clean all speed Spindles, I use Rubbing Alcohol for that, Oil them with the 3 IN 1. Depending on the shape of the belts, either clean them or replace them with new ones, as well clean the Idler Tire or replace it if it is badly worn. That should take care of the mechanics of the changer, as far as the Needle and Cartridge use your own judgement on those. Thats about it for the changer.
:: Now on too the Radio Chassis, obviously clean it up, check all tubes, replace all capacitors except for the Mica's they usually don't go bad very often, check and replace any resisitors that are out of tolerance, then fire it up to determine if an alignment is needed, hope this helps:)
::Mark

I have the same unit and am looking to sell, It still powers up, most tubes are active.

Bob.
I have a plethora of VCR/Cassette belts and idler tires for same, purchased at fire sale prices. If you have specific needs (dimensions) that I have, will ship free.

marv

:I started a new project. Everything is disassembled and awaiting TLC. Top of Radio Chassis looks pretty cruddy but should clean up. All parts seem to be there. Being a novice and this console project being a first, does anyone have any advice, warnings, tips, etc. that may benefit me. This was given to me by a friend who evidently wants to keep me busy in the basement for awhile. In the schematic I see references to specific caps where they say "two used".
:I have not looked closely at the wiring yet but wondered what this was about. I have 15 pages of schematic, parts, etc information which is great. Any
:advice on restoring the Record changer would especially be beneficial ie, what to clean, lube, check, etc. I am sure I will have specific questions when I get into the deep of it. :O) Bob

This post got "resurrected" I guess. I have finished with this project and it is working fairly well. In fact, I bought another just like it. (glutton for punishment at the right price :o) But I do not see me
working on it for quite awhile. It is a nice unit and I like it because it is the only unit I have that will play 78s albeit not that good but they play :O)