PL 71 In For Service.
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I found a local repair guy on my local kijiji. I sent him an email with the make and model. I simply explained that it would not hold its speed. He responded with what we know needs to be repaired and a cost for parts and labor. I will be picking it up from Kawartha tomorrow and dropping it to him this weekend.
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Let's hope this will end up with a repair you are satisfied with. Who knows, your new contact might come in handy for future repairs. I used to deal with a retired technician who worked out of his home. Very good to deal with and fair prices for service work. Sad news was he passed away this year.
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Agreed.
And as Nando mentioned I think this fella may come in handy for future repairs. He tells me that he repairs guitar amps and PA systems. Of course the 1801 was brought up in conversation. He asked that I email him the pdf of the SM so he can familiarize himself with the unit. If all goes well 1 1801 and my Peavey Express guitar amp may be making trips to him as well.
And as Nando mentioned I think this fella may come in handy for future repairs. He tells me that he repairs guitar amps and PA systems. Of course the 1801 was brought up in conversation. He asked that I email him the pdf of the SM so he can familiarize himself with the unit. If all goes well 1 1801 and my Peavey Express guitar amp may be making trips to him as well.
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Brought the PL-71 home and quickly installed and aligned my Astatic MF200 shibata cart. A quick setup and a pass of Industrial Disease, as well as Burning Of The Midnight Lamp. Table is running great. Glad to finally have it home. Now im gonna have to shuffle a few components to make room for the beast.
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I found some online for my PL-71, and just went downstairs to look for it. Do you think I could find it??? Nope.
I think I got it from these guys...
http://turntablebasics.com/silicone.html
For $10 it's worth a shot. I think shipping was around $4.
Alternatively, there is silicone gear oil sold at hobby shops for RC buggies that is 500,000 weight.
Dave
I think I got it from these guys...
http://turntablebasics.com/silicone.html
For $10 it's worth a shot. I think shipping was around $4.
Alternatively, there is silicone gear oil sold at hobby shops for RC buggies that is 500,000 weight.
Dave
Yes, you have to remove a set screw on the left side and remove the cylinder and piston assembly from the tonearm base.
Then it comes apart and you can fill the reservoir with fluid. It's tedious but dooable. Just take your time.
There is no way I can see to get the fluid in through that tiny hole. I think it's a breather opening.
I had to do mine twice, the first time failed. I tried hobby shop oil and it wasn't thick enough, so I used some talcum powder to thicken it up. That worked, but it seeped out. The proper oil that I got from the turntable shop is very sticky, like super honey. It won't drip out. I've been ok for about a year or so since the last time. Good luck!
Dave
Then it comes apart and you can fill the reservoir with fluid. It's tedious but dooable. Just take your time.
There is no way I can see to get the fluid in through that tiny hole. I think it's a breather opening.
I had to do mine twice, the first time failed. I tried hobby shop oil and it wasn't thick enough, so I used some talcum powder to thicken it up. That worked, but it seeped out. The proper oil that I got from the turntable shop is very sticky, like super honey. It won't drip out. I've been ok for about a year or so since the last time. Good luck!
Dave
No problem, Sir! As I recall, the top of the cylinder has a little round cap that will come off and allow you to fill that way. Just fill it up and the excess will come out of the little breather hole when you cycle the arm. You do have to be careful because the round cap on top will want to pop off until the fluid level is stable. I don't know if I did this the right way, but I couldn't find any advice or documentation anywhere to help me. Good luck!