Thorens TD-145 motor no spin
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goldear
Certifiable Audio Junkie
Were this a TD-160, then I would recommend replacing the motor run capacitor. If the motor vibrates, but doesn't spin when it is on, then you may be extremely lucky, as this may be your problem.
But the TD-145 has very complex auto shut-off mechanism that Rube Goldberg would have been extremely proud-of. If this entire mechanism is not working perfectly, the TD-145 will not even spin. Unfortunately, I suspect that this is where your problem is likely to be. And this is probably not something that you are going to be able to fix yourself unless you are already a very good tech.
But the TD-145 has very complex auto shut-off mechanism that Rube Goldberg would have been extremely proud-of. If this entire mechanism is not working perfectly, the TD-145 will not even spin. Unfortunately, I suspect that this is where your problem is likely to be. And this is probably not something that you are going to be able to fix yourself unless you are already a very good tech.
ddarch
Super Member
Hi,
My first TD-145 I thought the motor was dead, too. Then I realized the on/off switch works differently from the TD-160...you have to push it past the "on" point, to the point where there is some spring resistance. Maybe you will be lucky like me, and be a doofus too...a doofus with a working table.
Dave
My first TD-145 I thought the motor was dead, too. Then I realized the on/off switch works differently from the TD-160...you have to push it past the "on" point, to the point where there is some spring resistance. Maybe you will be lucky like me, and be a doofus too...a doofus with a working table.
Dave
You don't say if the the motor is dead, or whether it simply takes too long to come up to speed. Could it be that the belt is stretched -- and perhaps in shipping fell off the inner platter or something of that sort? Belts are cheaper and easier to find than motors...
BULLWINKLE
Super Member
Ditto what ddarch said. same thing happened to me.
albacore
Chunky White Tuna
BULLWINKLE
Super Member
How does it sound? Glad it's working!
ddarch
Super Member
Yeah, but being a dumbass with a working table beats being a dumbass with a broken table.
Dave
albacore
Chunky White Tuna
I'm waiting on a new cartridge, once that arrives I’ll be locked in the inter sanctum for a few days coming out the report audio quality and feed.
Thanks all…..Best Forum Ever
Salmongravy
New Member
Thank you so much i had the same problem with not twisting the start knob enough. And bam it started
