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Cleaning/Oiling a Dual 1009

M. Ackermann

M. Ackermann

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Hello,

Newb here, and first post.

I've mainly worked on late 70s Technics and Pioneer TTs, but came across a Dual 1009 with an empire 888 cart in cosmetically perfect condition for $80.
As far as I've read, I should immediately buy this.
My concern is this: the seller states "The record player works but doesn't like to stop, due to clogged up old oil on the under parts..."
Questions:
How hard are these underparts to reach, clean and re oil?
What kind of oil should I use?
Should I be concerned the record player doesn't stop?
Any help is appreciated!

Thanks
 
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You should be, but it is fixable. All Duals need re-lubing and attention. These are a much different animal vs a 70s Japanese turntable. Very mechanical. Also, there are several variants of the 1009, and the sk is basically a 1019 without pitch, and slightly different arm, etc. All have basic mechanical parts that are the same. Plus, on these I believe you should drop and crack open the motor to re-lube the well and collar. So it is a job, very doable, but much more involved. The stop is almost always the power switch inside. They get dirty and need attention or replacement.
 
I recently did exactly the same thing: cleaned and lubed my old Dual 1009. I got lots of helpful advice from the Dual experts around here. You can read the thread here: http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/dual-duo-1245-and-1009.714183/

Basically, for most of the moving parts that control the tone arm movement you can lubricate the contact points with while lithium grease or (my personal favorite) a synthetic, plastic-safe grease called Superlube. For the motor, you will need to detach it from the base; open it up; and remove the rotor. Then you should fill the cups that surround the bearings with a good, non-detergent oil. Some people recommend non-synthetic, non-detergent motor oil and some recommend sewing machine. I used an SAE 30 compressor oil made for pneumatic tools.
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Have fun:
 
Fantastic!
Thanks for the help. I'm excited about how the Dual...and what I can learn. The guy I bought it from (one owner) kept it in immaculate condition, cover too.
One last thing...I plan on running this through a Yamaha CR 640...this a good receiver/TT combo?
 
M. Ackermann said:
Fantastic!
Thanks for the help. I'm excited about how the Dual...and what I can learn. The guy I bought it from (one owner) kept it in immaculate condition, cover too.
One last thing...I plan on running this through a Yamaha CR 640...this a good receiver/TT combo?
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Don't know about that particular combo. I run mine through an old Fisher 500B tube receiver and it sounds super sweet.
 
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