Hi,
I cant seem to get the record patter off, I think there is a problem with the round rubber part ,the transmission. It doesnt lift when I try, maybe the rubber part is blocking it? any ideas? I did some searches but never found this question before.
-theo
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buckettovsissors
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I took one completely apart. I think you have to remove the whole machine from the case - simply unscrew the machine from the suitcase, and remove the platter from underneath.
Maybe these pictures can be helpfull:
http://totem.menneske.dk/batch_totem/ARCHIVE/MANUALS/WILCOX_GAY_RECORDETTE/
good luck
Maybe these pictures can be helpfull:
http://totem.menneske.dk/batch_totem/ARCHIVE/MANUALS/WILCOX_GAY_RECORDETTE/
good luck
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cuttercollector
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- Location: San Jose, CA
You just remove the metal clip around the spindle and pull up evenly from both sides. Sometimes they get stuck. Perhaps a drop or 2 of penetrating oil down the side of the spindle would un-stick it. Wait for it to work it's way into the space between ths spindle and turntable. The rubber drive wheel as far as I know can't jam it in place.
The spindle shaft goes down into the drive for the leadscrew underneath. There may be another way to remove the spindle shaft from this but I thought it had a gear on it that turns a worm gear that is attached to the leadscrew that drives the arm across the disc. To work properly the drive wheel has to have a compliant rubber surface (not too hard) and it's shaft lubricated, the springs and pivots all have to be in place and able to move freely, the motor has to be properly lubricated and the rubber isolation mounts for the motor need to be good also. Not cracked hard or broken.
The spindle shaft goes down into the drive for the leadscrew underneath. There may be another way to remove the spindle shaft from this but I thought it had a gear on it that turns a worm gear that is attached to the leadscrew that drives the arm across the disc. To work properly the drive wheel has to have a compliant rubber surface (not too hard) and it's shaft lubricated, the springs and pivots all have to be in place and able to move freely, the motor has to be properly lubricated and the rubber isolation mounts for the motor need to be good also. Not cracked hard or broken.