Just Picked one of these up For $100. The Arm wont go down & when you go to 45 it stops. Its fun to get them working again, someone told me the one screw hard shell is worth $50. It's working fine now that I removed all the old grease with alcohol & Q-tips, Regressed with Finish line Bike Grease a few drops of Tri Flow for the Main Bearing. I used Deoxit on the Potentiometers & the 45 started working. Love this Table with a AT 3600L that I got for $18. This arm is similar to my SL-2000 as well.
I think you are doing a very good job on your presentations for these repairs, the only thing I think you should do is to protect the dust covers when you turn over the TT. I myself have done many TT repairs, keep up the the good work.
Thanks so much for this video. I also have the same two piece black gizmo and would have taken forever to get it back together correctly w/o your video
hello thank you so much for sharing, thanks to this video i was able to repair my turntable. i have only one problem, when i add the turntable again, by starting i can't get it started at the beginning of the disk. i from Argentina, thank you a lot Mike
If I understand you correctly, I think you have re-installed your arm improperly. Remove the arm again and re-install it. Make sure it swings freely before screwing it back down.
Hello, I just came across your video. I have a technics SL 1500 MK 11 and the cue lever does not work. I had it to another shop and was told the grease inside is like tar and is not serviceable. Is this true? From what I'm hearing this is a constant problem with the SL series tables. I'm anxious to hear what you think. Thanks.
I recently checked my Technics SL-220 and it looked like the belt had loosened and come off; I spun the record manually to check that the needle/amplifier worked; also used the Stop and tone arm lift levers; and the lift mechanism became stuck in the up position; I can force it down but it returns to the up position i.e. making records unplayable. I've had a look inside but in moving it up and down I couldn't see anything moving so it looks like it would require disassembly of everything in that area. I suspect a lower risk approach would be to get some pliers and cut off the plastic bar and its two supports and thus have a manual only setup. The only issue I can think of is that with the auto stop/return that it would drag across the record if it works (haven't used it for a year or more; I don't think it did). Any comments or advice would be welcome.
I think this is my exact problem with my 1900. Also my turntable is going too fast on 45 even at the slowest setting (33 doesnt work at all..). Hoping cleaning the contacts works. As for the stopping arm, what kind of cleaner and grease did you end up using?
@@TurntableGuy Thanks cheers. Always exciting finding a video of the exact model with very similar problems. Thank you for documenting and helping folks like myself!
Hey TurntableGuy, I have a Technics SL-1900 as well, however I am having the opposite issue. The arm lifts and lowers just fine manually, but upon automatic start/return, the needle will drag across the record instead of lifting. Is this an issue that could be resolved by a cleaning and grease replacement as well? Or do i perhaps have a spring or gear issue of some sort?
@@TurntableGuy thanks for the reply. I ended up disassembling and replacing all the old grease and cleaning the old contacts anyways, and then made some necessary adjustments. it works like a charm now! much thanks to you for this video!
Greetings @UCbs_18qFHtAnjWwEF0I-ggQ , it is a pleasure to deal with a connoisseur of turntable repair and maintenance, the truth is that I really want to learn how to repair them and why not restore them ... I'll tell you my grandfather gave me a Technis SL 1900, it turned on but the turntable didn't turn. It is a direct motor but can you tell me how I can solve it or the possible failures for which this turntable does not turn? I thank you.
Thank you for this. Picked one up for 20 bucks and this video helped me bring it back to life.
Legend!
This is the exact problem I have with my turntable. Thanks for the comprehensive repair video. Can't wait to try it out!
Dad and I just fixed his old player thanks to this video. Cheers
I just fixed my Technics 1900 thanks to your video! Exact same problem, works like a dream! Thank you for Sharing it.
I've have the same turntable with the same issue. Will try to follow your procedure. Thanks a lot
Just Picked one of these up For $100. The Arm wont go down & when you go to 45 it stops. Its fun to get them working again, someone told me the one screw hard shell is worth $50. It's working fine now that I removed all the old grease with alcohol & Q-tips, Regressed with Finish line Bike Grease a few drops of Tri Flow for the Main Bearing. I used Deoxit on the Potentiometers & the 45 started working. Love this Table with a AT 3600L that I got for $18. This arm is similar to my SL-2000 as well.
Thanks for video. It helped me to fix the problem. My SL-1900 works just perfect now. Thanks.
I think you are doing a very good job on your presentations for these repairs, the only thing I think you should do is to protect the dust covers when you turn over the TT. I myself have done many TT repairs, keep up the the good work.
Thank-you. Most of these tables have very scratchy dust covers to begin with. But, if the cover is mint, I will put a towel down.
Thank u for sharing I had exactly this problem with exactly this turntable
Thanks so much for this video. I also have the same two piece black gizmo and would have taken forever to get it back together correctly w/o your video
vielen dank,funktioniert wieder einwandfrei.
Thank you for the video's very informative to point I got my Turn tablet up and run. I was nervous about doing it so I watched the video. Thank you
hello thank you so much for sharing, thanks to this video i was able to repair my turntable. i have only one problem, when i add the turntable again, by starting i can't get it started at the beginning of the disk.
i from Argentina, thank you a lot
Mike
If I understand you correctly, I think you have re-installed your arm improperly. Remove the arm again and re-install it. Make sure it swings freely before screwing it back down.
Hello, I just came across your video. I have a technics SL 1500 MK 11 and the cue lever does not work. I had it to another shop and was told the grease inside is like tar and is not serviceable. Is this true? From what I'm hearing this is a constant problem with the SL series tables. I'm anxious to hear what you think. Thanks.
HELLO. I HAVE TECHNICS SL1950 APPEARINGLY THEY ARE THE SAME .. I'M GOING TO TRY TO DO IT MYSELF, VERY GOOD VIDEO GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA!
Good luck!
@@TurntableGuy What aerosol do you use at minute 8.15 ''
@@vivaelmillo Electrical contact cleaner. Lots of different brands to choose from. I use MG Chemicals Nutrol and Caig Deoxit D5.
Grate video 📹 helped me out a lot!
thank you!
I recently checked my Technics SL-220 and it looked like the belt had loosened and come off; I spun the record manually to check that the needle/amplifier worked; also used the Stop and tone arm lift levers; and the lift mechanism became stuck in the up position; I can force it down but it returns to the up position i.e. making records unplayable. I've had a look inside but in moving it up and down I couldn't see anything moving so it looks like it would require disassembly of everything in that area. I suspect a lower risk approach would be to get some pliers and cut off the plastic bar and its two supports and thus have a manual only setup. The only issue I can think of is that with the auto stop/return that it would drag across the record if it works (haven't used it for a year or more; I don't think it did). Any comments or advice would be welcome.
Probably just dried up old grease. Complete disassembly, cleaning and re-lubrication should do it. Service manual downloadable from vinylengine.com
Hi, I’m fixing my TT and was just wondering what lubricant/grease you used for this.
Permatex synthetic general purpose grease.
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I think this is my exact problem with my 1900. Also my turntable is going too fast on 45 even at the slowest setting (33 doesnt work at all..). Hoping cleaning the contacts works. As for the stopping arm, what kind of cleaner and grease did you end up using?
Just a multi-purpose synthetic grease.
@@TurntableGuy Thanks cheers. Always exciting finding a video of the exact model with very similar problems. Thank you for documenting and helping folks like myself!
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I have that same turntable. I need to replace the entire cue arm. Is there a video for that?
Спасибо Вам! Thahks
My automatic arm lifting mechanism is also sticky and not working really. Would I need to go deeper to clean that portion?
Yes. Clean old grease, apply fresh.
Muito bom Amigo! Parabéns ajudou muito, Obrigado
Non staining silicone grease must give the better result.
Hey TurntableGuy, I have a Technics SL-1900 as well, however I am having the opposite issue. The arm lifts and lowers just fine manually, but upon automatic start/return, the needle will drag across the record instead of lifting. Is this an issue that could be resolved by a cleaning and grease replacement as well? Or do i perhaps have a spring or gear issue of some sort?
Check the cueing lift height. There should be an adjustment screw on the side of it.
@@TurntableGuy thanks for the reply. I ended up disassembling and replacing all the old grease and cleaning the old contacts anyways, and then made some necessary adjustments. it works like a charm now! much thanks to you for this video!
Hello, because the arm of my Technics 1900 does not start on the first track, it goes to the last track, can you help me? Thanks
My guess is that the automatic size selector switch (7" 10" 12") is stuck on 7 inch.
@@TurntableGuy That's not it, I've already done the tests, but thanks.
Was able to fix my turntable-saved $100.
Gracias
My Feet are in Bad shape rubber destroyed any ideas? I have to just place the springs around the ends of the grommets they are not attached
Check ebay for parts.
@@TurntableGuy I got a really nice set for $100 from MNPCTECH
Greetings @UCbs_18qFHtAnjWwEF0I-ggQ , it is a pleasure to deal with a connoisseur of turntable repair and maintenance, the truth is that I really want to learn how to repair them and why not restore them ... I'll tell you my grandfather gave me a Technis SL 1900, it turned on but the turntable didn't turn. It is a direct motor but can you tell me how I can solve it or the possible failures for which this turntable does not turn? I thank you.
Check the microswitch which is activated when the arm is moved towards the platter.
Can i get name of grease you have used
Permatex Multi-purpose Synthetic Grease
@@TurntableGuy some says have to use silicone oil which is better