keithpgdrb
Super Member
Hey all,
My PL-50 runs too fast. I have corrected all of the obvious culprits.
1. oiled it with good sewing machine oil
2. got the proper belt from vintage electronics (.net)
3. cleaned up both the capstan and the platter to make sure there is no left over goo from the old belt. its looks great actually.
4. verified that I have the correct capstan installed for the USA
All of the above have done nothing for the speed. The only solution that I have come across outside of grinding down the capstan (which I'm not doing) was a passing mention of increasing the platter width with electrical tape. This was mentioned as working great, but no one really followed up with any other comments. I understand that there are speed issues with this table, and I believe the pl 41 as well. Its never been sure why though.
SO, I come to you all once again to figure out a Final solution to this issue. if you have had this problem, what did you do to fix it? anyone else try the tape? is there another solution I should be looking into? would this have anything to do with house current? I wouldnt think so, but who knows. lets figure this out. :yes:
My PL-50 runs too fast. I have corrected all of the obvious culprits.
1. oiled it with good sewing machine oil
2. got the proper belt from vintage electronics (.net)
3. cleaned up both the capstan and the platter to make sure there is no left over goo from the old belt. its looks great actually.
4. verified that I have the correct capstan installed for the USA
All of the above have done nothing for the speed. The only solution that I have come across outside of grinding down the capstan (which I'm not doing) was a passing mention of increasing the platter width with electrical tape. This was mentioned as working great, but no one really followed up with any other comments. I understand that there are speed issues with this table, and I believe the pl 41 as well. Its never been sure why though.
SO, I come to you all once again to figure out a Final solution to this issue. if you have had this problem, what did you do to fix it? anyone else try the tape? is there another solution I should be looking into? would this have anything to do with house current? I wouldnt think so, but who knows. lets figure this out. :yes: