MICHELL SYNCRO

[Wind it up]

Can anyone help me, I just purchased a Michell syncro & have oiled the platter spindle it spins freely then as it settles it stops & rests flush on the spindle & is very stiff any suggestions? thanks for any help here

 

[nopiano]

Can anyone help me, I just purchased a Michell syncro & have oiled the platter spindle it spins freely then as it settles it stops & rests flush on the spindle & is very stiff any suggestions? thanks for any help here

I’d return it! Did you buy it non working?

It’s ancient now, though a lovely design, but maybe there’s a ball bearing missing from the bearing sleeve? Is the platter at the right height?

Welcome to the forum!

 

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I’d return it! Did you buy it non working?

It’s ancient now, though a lovely design, but maybe there’s a ball bearing missing from the bearing sleeve? Is the platter at the right height?

Welcome to the forum!

Should there be a ball bearing at the bottom of the well where the spindle sits?

 

[abacus]

Contact Michell and see what they say, although as mentioned above it sounds like there is a ball bearing missing.

Bill

 

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ok, thanks

 

[Integralista]

Should there be a ball bearing at the bottom of the well where the spindle sits?

Yes, normaly wolframcarbid steel ball must be below spindle. And several drops of high quality oil. After many years of use, it is good to make precise cleaning of the bearing hole. Than it shall work.

 

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ok, thanks

I deal in B&O so this is new to me as came in as ptX, worked it out now, thanks for your time

 

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Yes, normaly wolframcarbid steel ball must be below spindle. And several drops of high quality oil. After many years of use, it is good to make precise cleaning of the bearing hole. Than it shall work.

Thanks, I deal in B&O & this is new to me came in as a pt X, worked it out now, thanks for your help

 

[Al ears]

Thanks, I deal in B&O & this is new to me came in as a pt X, worked it out now, thanks for your help

If this turntable wasn't fully functional when it arrived why the desire to take it as PX?

 

[Integralista]

If this turntable wasn't fully functional when it arrived why the desire to take it as PX?

What means PX?

 

[Al ears]

What means PX?

Part exchange.
A trade in.
He used the term pt X.....same thing

 

[Wind it up]

If this turntable wasn't fully functional when it arrived why the desire to take it as PX?

Same reason car showrooms take in old cars as part x, business, £50 the turntable cost me, tone arm is worth £350 on it's own

 

[Al ears]

Same reason car showrooms take in old cars as part x, business £50 the turntable cost me, tone arm is worth £350 on it's own

Good for you assuming you can move it on.