Okay Rob. No luck. Don't know what to try next. I ordered a troubleshooting manual from ebay. I really am at a loss as it is frustrating not knowing what to do,

Thank you Rob, I will check it all out and let you know what I have accomplished. Oh and the previous owner had the amp rebuilt so I guess I'm safe in that department.

Paul

Firstly, let me say thanks to the powers that be for accepting me here... I had just purchased a 1961 Seeburg AY 160. it's a pretty machine, I can get it tp play by flicking the lower switch under the turntable and that's it. Carriage doesn't scan at all. I had it a couple of days and cannot figure ...