Part #1: The RCA 45 RPM Idler...REBUILD IT YOURSELF!!
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- Опубликовано: 31 авг 2014
- This will be part one of two or three videos describing the RCA 45 RPM idler (drive wheel)...it's importance, function AND a way for you to rebuild it yourself!! I always like to think outside the box (sometimes throwing the box away) and learning to save myself a few $$$ along the way. Now I'm going to attempt to show you how to do that as well!!
In my first "how to" video I've shown you how to replace a cartridge in the RCA 45 players for VERY little money, provide a GREAT sound and even greater satisfaction of doing it yourself! It was a great success with wonderful comments. I continue to sell those cartridges with GREAT comments & success on the part of the installers. In this second "how to" video I'm going to talk about the all important idler (drive wheel)...whether you need to send it out for rebuilding OR whether you'd like to consider tackling the restoration of the idler yourself. My hope is that this will prove to be an invaluable video for you. There will be a second & possibly a third "how to" video describing exactly how to refurbish your idler into a most perfect & usable idler for far less money than sending it out for rebuilding. It will require the use of a lathe & a couple of turning tools. ANY small lathe will do including a mini wood lathe. In fact, I own several mini & midi wood lathes because I turn "high end" writing instruments as another of my hobbies.
I have plans for another "how to" video regarding the RCA 45 RPM cycle cam. The RCA cycle cam is extremely important to the correct operation of all the RP-190 changers. I'll be showing you a few different ways to bring those back to life for next to nothing so stay tuned for that video as well as I try to find the time.
I welcome all comments & suggestions! Thanx once again for checking into my videos! 
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It is easy to understand why the RCA 45 looks so good. It has been restored already. I have done several of those old turntables and believe me they never look that good after all the years have passed.
Yes! Most of us "Joe Smucks" have an "ordinary lathe" so easy peasy !
Very resourceful and clever! I am often having to find alternative approaches when working on vintage or custom gear when parts are not readily available, but a person needs to understand materials and their properties, as well as electromechanics, and durability. So I am impressed- Ill be watching more of your videos! Thanks!
Glenn, please hurry with part 2.
Looking forward to saving some $$$
Thanks again
Great video. I have a 9Y510 fully and beautifully restored (just like the one my dad had as I was growing up) , and a 9Y51, not restored. I love those incredible machines. Thank you for the information. Very interesting seeing how things work.
The next video is eagerly anticipated! Thanks for this one!
Very cool!!
Quite interesting Glen - I'll look forward to the rest video of the fix! -- Atco
That's great glen, nice work, looking forward to the next video
Would enjoy seeing you doing a amp recap sometime.
Thanks, with your video, i solved a same problemi in my bual 1011. Thanks from italy.
Thankfully, they sell stainless steel versions of these on eBay now too with O-Rings. Thanks to Sally Jeffries.
Any chance of part 2 coming soon glen very interested in your method!!!!!! I want to be strong enough to do this. So can you do part 2 soon
how would one go about making the idler quiet.
I have one of the VM rebuilds and it is quiet except once per revolution of the drive wheel I can hear a slight noise if the needle is in the lead in or lead out grooves.
I don't think it is the rubber itself though.
i did put a thin plastic washer under the drive wheel to give the bushing a better thing to ride on, but it hasn't eliminated it completely.
What about printing new rubber with flexable TPU on a 3d printer?
Mr. Seeburgrock -- have model CP 5203. Need help removing the player out of "treasure chest" to repair. Please help! THANKS
can ask something? what is the specific size of of its idler wheel the upper and lower part of a rca 45-j2? thanks
I like that idea, but it may only delay the eventual rebuild.
Part 2?
i noticed that when I turn it on and when the record was about to
drop, the turntable stopped turning until i gave it a push, but after about 10
minutes it worked fine..it seemed like this had happened before and the fix was
something very simple. I seem to remember that there was a screw underneath that
you had to turn a certain way and that solved the problem...do you know how i
would fix that problem.
David, my newly restored RCA 45-EY-2 (restored 2 years ago) started doing that out of the blue. Shocked and worried sick, I've discovered that turning it off and right back on again solved the problem until the next listening session at which time the platter, 45 spindle, and tonearm would again struggle to turn, I'd turn it off and right back on again, and the problem would again solve itself for that playing session. It's a quick fix, but it would sure be nice if it worked properly without having to resort to that. You mentioned a switch underneath to officially correct the problem. Could you please elaborate on that for me?
Any help on what to do for one that plays fine except a little slow?
CrisVangel1958 I highly doubt it's an issue with the drive wheel but rather with the motor. RCA motors have a nasty habit of playing on the slow side! My suggestion would be to dissemble the motor, give the motor a really good clean (use q-tips to get into the holes w/lighter fluid) add only 1 (one!) drop of oil in the bearing area and reassemble. Look at Chris Cuffs video for great instructions. Take heed putting the motor back together "rapping" it with the handle of the screwdriver to settle into place. That SHOULD help.
Thank you for responding, I'll try that!
Please please please
sure ... everyone owns a lathe ...
Joe Shmuck, eh ? Not very respectful.
+Carl Rudd Hey, I never stated I was politically correct! I'm too old school to worry about political correctness & at my age care NOT to be politically correct!
Dude.... I'm with ya there. It just hit me wrong I guess. Carry on. And thanks for the good project videos. :)
Joe schmuck? Really?
O invez de falar e testar. Conversa pior que maluco