rockola 476 only turnable spins

Q&A about all types of jukeboxes: Wurlitzer, Seeburg, Rock-Ola, AMI, and more.



Topic author
Biegel
Junior Member
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:14 am

rockola 476 only turnable spins

by Biegel » Mon Oct 31, 2011 2:22 am

This unit was working a number of years ago when we stored it. At this time, the turntable turns, all appropriate lights appear to be on. The "gripper" I think it's called is laying down aligned with the turntable, the playing arm is on the holder. I have turned it on an off a number of times, and used the "oper/scan/clear" swith to see if anything would happen. Nothing does. I have read on some of the other posts that there could be corrosion/dirt/ and a need for cleaning and lubing. Any guidance would greatly appreciated. Also this unit has an" opti ?? " something on the left of the magazine, as opposed to some of the other models I have seen which have similar equipment to the right of the turntable. Thanks!!


RAMONES
Junior Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:48 pm
Location: Belgium, Europe

Re: rockola 476 only turnable spins

by RAMONES » Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:44 pm

Hey!
1st of all start cleaning the gripper mech from all old grease and "waxed" oil.
Then re-lubricate useing plenty of SAE20 oil (I used motorcycle fork oil) while switching oper/scan/clear.
I did all that for my RO 470 and it worked out fine !


Ron Rich
Forum Moderator
Posts: 8193
Joined: Sun May 06, 2007 11:31 pm
Location: Millbrae (San Francisco area)CA, USA

Re: rockola 476 only turnable spins

by Ron Rich » Mon Oct 31, 2011 5:09 pm

Where is the "basket" in a "homed position" or in a "play" position
Ron Rich

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 10 guests

It is currently Thu Oct 06, 2016 11:45 am