I just purchased an original, new in the box, 1960’s Grundig console on ebay. I received it the other day in mint, new in box condition. Everything works as new except the turntable is not spinning and the radio dial is not illuminated. I took the turntable motor out and checked for power and it is getting power. It spins only if I turn it manually with my fingers, albeit with a tiny bit of drag. I think I need another motor. It is a Philips automatic 36 unit. As for the radio dial, I looked from the back of the cabinet and can see a mini bulb that appears to be there for the purpose of illuminating the dial, but it is not lit. I am wondering how to access it. I am afraid to try and pull it from the back of the chassis for fear of disturbing the dial guide wires. Can you tell me how to access it and do you know/carry the bulb I would need? Is there more than one bulb? Thanks for your help!

Regards,

Chris
Bristol, CT

Nice find, Like any 40+ year old piece of gear, the oils and greases on the mechanical parts has dried out.. they need to cleaned and relubricated.
The Turntable should work fine after that.
The electronics of the unit should need a little attention, as the capacitors have dried out, causing problems. (similar to 40 years old tires)..
The bulb may just plain be 'bad'. Do you have a schematic ? That would be a big help..

:Nice find, Like any 40+ year old piece of gear, the oils and greases on the mechanical parts has dried out.. they need to cleaned and relubricated.
:The Turntable should work fine after that.
:The electronics of the unit should need a little attention, as the capacitors have dried out, causing problems. (similar to 40 years old tires)..
:The bulb may just plain be 'bad'. Do you have a schematic ? That would be a big help..
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