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1964 Zenith Micro Touch 2G Turntable...HELP!!

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retrokid 52

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Hi Folks
Boy do I need some help
I am restoring a top of the line 1965 Zenith console model MM2670 with a 2G micro touch belt drive turntable.
I have done all the cleaning and greasing, new cartridge, and new belt.
I think the issue is that the fly wheel does not make contact with the idler wheel.
The placement of the idler wheel is between the motor stem and the fly wheel that has the drive belt on it.
When you place it in play mode, the idler wheel pushes against the motor stem but does meet the fly wheel that the belt is attached to and so no movement of the turntable. It almost seem that the tire on the idler wheel is just a bit too small. The rubber on the idler wheel is still pliable.
The turntable did not work when I got the console so I do not know if someone had replaced the idler wheel before and got the wrong size. The belt was not broker when replaced.
I have studied this thing for hours and can't figure it out.
Has anyone ever worked on this turntable and could offer some help?
Thanks
George :sigh:
 
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I just looked at mine. When you turn on the power switch, the idler wheel moves
over to the belt flywheel, the movement is about a quarter inch or less. When the power is turned off, the idler retracts due to a spring.
Are you missing a spring? Does the idler move at all when turning the switch on?
 
Thanks for the info.
This is what happened.
I emailed Gary at Voice of Music and he agreed with my conclusion that the arm attached to the idler wheel must move freely to allow for the idler wheel to make contact with both the motor spindle and the flywheel as you change speeds.
Someone before I got the console had worked on the TT and totally screwed it up. They must have super glued the shaft into the housing that controls the idler wheel arm and it was totally frozen in one spot.
I had to drill out the old shaft and rig up a new assemble.
It's not as perfect as the original of course and has some play in it ....but it WORKS!!!
I will keep an eye out for a salvage TT and someday replace the part so it is authentic.
Thanks for your help guys!!
George :thmbsp:
 
retrokid 52 said:
Thanks for the info.
This is what happened.
I emailed Gary at Voice of Music and he agreed with my conclusion that the arm attached to the idler wheel must move freely to allow for the idler wheel to make contact with both the motor spindle and the flywheel as you change speeds.
Someone before I got the console had worked on the TT and totally screwed it up. They must have super glued the shaft into the housing that controls the idler wheel arm and it was totally frozen in one spot.
I had to drill out the old shaft and rig up a new assemble.
It's not as perfect as the original of course and has some play in it ....but it WORKS!!!
I will keep an eye out for a salvage TT and someday replace the part so it is authentic.
Thanks for your help guys!!
George :thmbsp:
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Hi there. I have the same turntable and I think I have to replace the belt. Would you be able to tell me what size I need? Thank you!
 
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