Basic Record Changer Restoration
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V
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M 900 and 1200 series models
Lubrication Guide and Top Tips
GETTING STARTED :
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First , read ALL V
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M Service
Manual (
s
) in advance
AND
the FAQ and Restoration tips on the website !
Use ONLY V - M Factory Service replacement parts from V
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M Audio Enthusiasts !
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Set about 6 hours aside and gather all needed supplies as follows
.
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Standard
( English ) tools ,
a high quality machine oil ( SAE 20 non
detergent
of
" sewing
machine oil
" )
and light machine grease ( Moly or white grease usually available at hardware stores or Phonolube
available from us ) , isopropyl rubbing alcohol or whatever degreaser that you are comfortable using
,
cotton swabs to clean with , plastic cups to keep parts
in order as you disassemble , AND MOST
IMPORTANT , YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO TAKE PICTURES AS YOU DISASSEMBLE
.
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Make
a
changer
cradle out of a 12 x 12 box open at the top with flaps folded down
.
•
Use lubricants sparingly after removal of old , sticky lubrication
.
DO NOT use WD
-
40
anywhere
and do
not use regular household
lubricants on the motor bearings ( use SAE 20 non
detergent machine oil
,
sewing machine oil , " 3 in 1 for electric motors " or similar ) !
BASIC REMOVAL
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If in a console
,
gain access to underside of changer
.
Remove power and sound cords
, labeling stereo
cords L , R for later reassembly
.
Remove c
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clips from shipping bolts ( older models ) or flip clips from
horizontal to vertical ( newer models )
.
•
Remove 45 adapter clip ( on consoles ) if in the way , and lift changer straight out from cabinet
.
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Some phonos may have ( 4 ) screws holding the mounting board down
.
Remove these and lift changer
and mounting board assembly out part way
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then look and remove power and sound cords before
removing changer and mounting board assembly completely out
.
MECHANICAL SERVICING AND PHYSICAL CLEANING
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WORKS ASSEMBLY
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Put changer in cradle and remove c
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clip or rubber " o " ring holding platter in place
.
Put part
in the first
cup and continue using new cups after each part removal operation
.
Note : 1272 models have a
removable spindle and an internal snap ring that must be removed
.
900 series models may not have
anything holding the platter in place
.
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Remove platter
.
Take your first picture ! And then remove idler wheel and washers , and c
-
washer and
spring washer from cam gear stud
.
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Flip unit over
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Remove ejector bracket assembly and push rod ( 1200 series )
.
For other than 1272
models , put your hand over the opening of the center post and flip unit over again
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a small ball bearing
should fall into your hand ! If stuck , use a piece of wire thru
top side of spindle to push it
out
.
•
1200 Series
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remove and clean turntable bearings and well
.
900 series
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remove spindle assembly and
clean out all old , sticky lubrication
.
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Flip unit over
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Remove slide assembly screws
.
Make sure tone arm is free underneath and move it
towards spindle
.
Also push shutoff lever down thru slot in slide assembly
.
Now slide assembly can be
angled and
removed
.
Take pictures of how shutoff lever and overarm bracket lever are BETWEEN
slide and trip link
.
They MUST be reassembled this way
.
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Angle slide and
remove
.
Clean all old , sticky lubrication
. The small
escape lever is spring loaded and
often frozen
.
It MUST be absolutely free to move
.
•
Remove center gear
.
If frozen , use penetrating oil and apply heat with
a hair
dryer to remove
.
Clean all
old , sticky
lubrication
.
•
Continue to
teardown removing shutoff lever and 7 inch lever and springs ( on automatic models )
.
Finger and shaft assembly
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remove c - washer
,
lift pin spring , anti
-
skate spring , and retard lever
.
Reach
underneath and move tone arm such that lift pin drops out into box
.
Clean old
,
sticky lubrication off all
components
.
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