Wurlitzer 2900 fast

cg591 · by **cg591** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 11:42 pm

I'm finishing up a restoration of a Wurlitzer 2900 for a friend. This my first Wurly. Everything is working fine but the speed is noticeably fast at about 48- 49 rpm. I did replace the 2 O-ring belts. I did not save the old ones, but I believe they were a bit thinner in diameter, and I'm thinking this may be the reason for the higher rpms. The ones I have now measure about 3.5 mm. They seem to fit the grooves OK, but are probably riding a bit higher. I ordered another pair from another supplier, but am not sure if they will be any different. Seems no one owns a caliper...
I suppose I could cut down the motor drive bushing or idler wheel a bit if necessary but I would be guessing on amount. Or maybe it would be easier to increase the turntable diameter a bit by adding rubber or something similar? Any experience with this or advice is appreciated! Thanks, Carl.
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by **Ron Rich** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:09 am

Hi Carl,
Yes--have had similar problems--order the correct ones, from needles4jukes.com, and your problem will end--
Ron Rich

cg591 · by **cg591** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:49 am

Thanks Ron. I ordered a pair from needles4jukes and another pair from A-1. Hopefully they're a little thinner and will work better.

cg591 · by **cg591** » Thu Sep 03, 2015 2:16 am

Well, that was an easy fix... Got the new, thinner belts from a different supplier. Playing right on the money now at 45 rpm. Thanks again for the help! Carl.