Replace Turntable Bushings ??

BigBird0000 · by **BigBird0000** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:24 am

I got a package of new mech rubber parts from A1. Should I replace the turntable bushings? If so what is the easiest way to do it. Any gotchas when putting it back together so the turntable is in alignment?

Rob-NYC · by **Rob-NYC** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:22 am

Should I replace the turntable bushings?

Not unless the existing ones have dried to the point that the turntable has too much rotational slop.

I've only done this once- that was when one had dried and disintegrated to the point that it would have affected the speed consistency.

None of those I have on location have needed this repair.

Don't give yourself more work than necessary here, if you are not totally familiar with this mechanism tinkering just opens opportunity for an f-up.

Rob/NYC

by **Ron Rich** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:23 pm

Hi Big,
That can be a simple 10 minute job, or it can be a complicated 10 hour job ! Depends on if the turntable has seized to the bearings. Look at them, if they look good, they are still good. I have replaced about 50 pair of them over the years--If yours look bad, PM me--
As Rob indicated, if it ain't broke, don't fixit !
Ron Rich
P.S.--for anyone doing this--they are "drawn incorrectly" in most of the parts books--

BigBird0000 · by **BigBird0000** » Tue Oct 15, 2013 1:02 am

OK, will not attempt unless absolutely necessary!