Basic Record Changer Servicing

Some basic tips on repairing record changers, oiling, cleaning, etc.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Antique
• Radio
• Record
• Changer
• Servicing
• Repair
• Phono
• Idler-Wheel

[nicolaj0154]

i had picked up a garrard record changer, and the idler wheel is the problem, any tips ore suggestions?.

[old64goat]

@nicolaj0154 Check the other comments, some have info like:

West-Tech services can resurface idler wheels for a reasonable fee

Also: RUSSELL INDUSTRIES IN OCEANSIDE NY THAT STILL REBUILDS PHONOGRAPH IDLER WHEELS THEIR NUMBER IS LISTED.

These are quotes from other guys who have commented on this video.

[craig1974]

I just picked up an early 60's Magnavox tube console on the side of the road with a Micromatic record changer. The changer had a problem with the platter not spinning until i lubricated the idler wheel pivot with household oil. I used this video in the past as an aide to servicing my Admiral record changer.

[old64goat]

@craig1974 Thanks, also make sure you clean the rubber "tire" of the idler wheel and the inside of the turntable rim where the wheel rides.

[craig1974]

@old64goat the turntable rim was pretty clean, and yes i cleaned the tire. one thing ive learned when working on my Admiral record changer is to not use nail polish remover on painted platters which ruins the paint. another youtuber who is a record enthusiast advised me to do that, and thank god i did not go any further. on bare metal platters its ok to use nail polish remover, but not painted ones.

[old64goat]

@craig1974 Hi Craig, True never use nail polish remover (acetone) on painted painted or plastic surfaces.

Use rubbing achocal if you don't have rubber cleaner.

Bill,

[JIMMYAD46]

I USED TO DO ELECTRONICS REPAIR AND I ALSO COLLECT AND RESTORE OLD TVS AND RECORD PLAYERS THERE IS A COMPANY CALLED RUSSELL INDUSTRIES IN OCEANSIDE NY THAT STILL REBUILDS PHONOGRAPH IDLER WHEELS THEIR NUMBER IS LISTED.

[daryljeffrey1]

This record changer was made by VM Corporation. Most of the VM Record Changers (Voice of Music) were sold to OEM customers. Parts can be obtained from the Collector Voice Newsletter. This site was founded by Gary Stork. Send in the old idler pulley and Gary Stork will send you a rebuilt unit. Technical manuals are also available.

[Turkeydoodlers]

I will try that thanks

[Nivicoman]

I saw where brake fluid can soften a hardened wheel. The glaze can be sand papered off and very small dents will come out. I've also seen people re-rubber the wheel with rubber type sealants like Sika or even the Permatex Black Rubber Sealant.