Phase700b
AK Lurker & Kinsman
Hello again to those of us hooked on the wonderful classic Dual turntables from the early to mid 70s. I currently have my original Dual 1229 I purchased in 1972 and also have acquired 2 1219s, a Dual 1229Q, and just rescued a nice (cosmetically and mostly mechanically) 1220Q. I got it for a paltry $15 with an intact deluxe CK20/CH5 base with dust cover, a Shure M991ED&sled, Shure M55E&sled,GE VR22&sled, and an old Ortophon M15. Also included were the single play and stacking spindles as well as the plastic 45 RPM Dual adapter. So the parts alone were worth more than $15. The bad new is that someone removed most of the parts associated with the automatic functions. Since one of the 1219s I have appears as it was heavily used and also seems to have a slightly bent platter shaft support, I was considering using the 8 parts or so that I have identified as able to be used on the 1229Q to restore all it's functions. In the supplied pictures I marked the missing parts on the respective 1219 although it doesn't quite show up.
I have worked on several Dual turntable over the last few years and sold one or two, and I have a background in electromechanical repair on everything from IBM Selectric typewriters (cycle clutch anyone?), to printers, and other computer and light industrial machines. So it doesn't daunt me. I guess what I really need is someone to verify that the 8 parts, a spring or two and the associated C clips from a Dual 1219 are indeed the same or close enough to work on a 1229Q. From What I can see comparing them to my other 1229Q they should be. Also, The parts that were removed don't appear to have disturbed any critical adjustments. I think the owner had these parts removed by someone attempting to resolve just a simple stuerpimple replacement that missed their attention.
Since the parts were missing in this 1229Q I took the opportunity to clean some of the old grease out of areas where it was dried and gummy. The speed selector lever was unable to be moved and no one forced it at least! It quickly was freed up with some cleaning and relube. Also, I started on removing the old grease from the large plastic gear.
Well, here are 3 pictures of what I have. The 1229Q does play fine and is quiet. I still want to remove, clean , and oil the motor bearings. All that is missing is some restoration for the automatic functions and a good refurb on the wooden base. So. . .. what do you Dual gurus think?
I marked the comparable missing parts on the 1219 donor with a red "X". It appears these would be directly transferable. . .. No?
Oh. . . and since these pictures were taken, I have refinished the base and it looks brand new!
DUAL 122Q PLAYING
DUAL 1229Q MISSING PARTS
DUAL 1219 DONOR UNIT
I have worked on several Dual turntable over the last few years and sold one or two, and I have a background in electromechanical repair on everything from IBM Selectric typewriters (cycle clutch anyone?), to printers, and other computer and light industrial machines. So it doesn't daunt me. I guess what I really need is someone to verify that the 8 parts, a spring or two and the associated C clips from a Dual 1219 are indeed the same or close enough to work on a 1229Q. From What I can see comparing them to my other 1229Q they should be. Also, The parts that were removed don't appear to have disturbed any critical adjustments. I think the owner had these parts removed by someone attempting to resolve just a simple stuerpimple replacement that missed their attention.
Since the parts were missing in this 1229Q I took the opportunity to clean some of the old grease out of areas where it was dried and gummy. The speed selector lever was unable to be moved and no one forced it at least! It quickly was freed up with some cleaning and relube. Also, I started on removing the old grease from the large plastic gear.
Well, here are 3 pictures of what I have. The 1229Q does play fine and is quiet. I still want to remove, clean , and oil the motor bearings. All that is missing is some restoration for the automatic functions and a good refurb on the wooden base. So. . .. what do you Dual gurus think?
I marked the comparable missing parts on the 1219 donor with a red "X". It appears these would be directly transferable. . .. No?
Oh. . . and since these pictures were taken, I have refinished the base and it looks brand new!
DUAL 122Q PLAYING
DUAL 1229Q MISSING PARTS
DUAL 1219 DONOR UNIT
