toups
Well-Known Member
I am trying a fix for the SL-1300MK2 suspension. The Sl-1300MK2 (also SL-1400MK2 and SL-1500MK2) have a suspended turntable. The suspension consists of two parts a metallic spring and a rubber grommet (top hat) that also serves as a spring. The common failure mechanism is that the rubber breaks. Without the spring constant of the rubber, the spring is unable to suspend the table.
The only solution I had previously found involved using the shipping screws to lift and lock the suspension thereby defeating the suspension.
I was able to cut "rubber bands" from the fingers of latex dish washing gloves and use them in place of the rubber top hat.
First image shows broken top hat and spring with new "rubber band." Second shows after addition of washer. Next a slit is made to allow the screw to go throw. Too late tonight for more details.
I guess we shall see if this is a permanent fix or if I need to improvise another variant from some other rubber source.
Initial assembly looks good and is suspended. Now to see if the latex keeps its spring constant over time.
The only solution I had previously found involved using the shipping screws to lift and lock the suspension thereby defeating the suspension.
I was able to cut "rubber bands" from the fingers of latex dish washing gloves and use them in place of the rubber top hat.
First image shows broken top hat and spring with new "rubber band." Second shows after addition of washer. Next a slit is made to allow the screw to go throw. Too late tonight for more details.
I guess we shall see if this is a permanent fix or if I need to improvise another variant from some other rubber source.
Initial assembly looks good and is suspended. Now to see if the latex keeps its spring constant over time.