by HangtownCycle »
Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:02 am
Hi there, I just came across this forum while researching this Rockola 440 that I just purchased. So needless to say this is my first post here.
I have been able to trace a couple problems in this machine and was hopeing one of you could answer a couple questions for me.
I have found that one Hammer coil is bad so I can only play the b-side of the records. If I can find a new coil I can easily replace that.
My main problem is that the gripper motor doesn't want to move the arm to grab the record. I can manually twist the knurled knob on the bottom and turn it untill the cycle completes and it will play the record and everything fine. I then have to manually turn the knob to replace the record back in the carousel. If I put some vertical pressure on the knob I turn I can feel it trying to grab. To me it seams like there is possibly a damaged gear inside possibly but am not sure if that is actually the problem or if so whether it can be rebuilt or needs replacement and again if so where I would find parts for this type of machine.
I would highly appreciate any input.
Thanks