Cadillac Kid
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Transfering a metal Audio-Scription 78 RPM disk of a 1940 radio broadcast. Sounds great on my Dual 1019.
Dual 1019 in Action
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Cadillac Kid
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I bought the Garage-A-Records kit for the lubrication. The only part I did not do was the motor bearing, I did not want to remove the housing until I do more research.
AAA3330
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There's a few threads around here on taking the motor apart. You basically take a hammer and screwdriver and do some light tapping around the perimeter of the lower shell half and it comes right off. I held the motor lightly in a vise while doing this.
NoTransistors
Dual Turntables Super-Restorer
The motor came in two different versions. The one with little bolts and nuts and removable tabs will come apart without a sledgehammer.
NoTransistors
Dual Turntables Super-Restorer
Since it doesn't have the clarity of a MODERN turntable, then perhaps it is time to change the steel needle.
Zodia
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Apoplectic
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Way cool! I had no idea they made metal disks.
The 1019 is also one of the tts I have on my list of ones I want to own before I die.
The 1019 is also one of the tts I have on my list of ones I want to own before I die.
ssmith3046
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I bought a 1019 from Bill at fixmydual.com for my bedroom system and just love love it. A real classic IMO.
NoTransistors
Dual Turntables Super-Restorer
Maybe upgrade to a cactus thorn for reduced wear?
JICO offers them in a Micro-Ridge configuration.
Cadillac Kid
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Here is what the motor looks like. (Not my photo). I removed the bolts but the housing did not want to come off, so I abandoned the idea of lubricating the bearing.
Do you usually remove the motor?
Using a Shure cart and new styluses, not a steel needle. If you think a 1019 sounds as good as a modern belt drive, more power to you. For me, it doesn't come close to my MMF-5, but I still think it's a fine TT.
gridleakrick
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Here is what the motor looks like. (Not my photo). I removed the bolts but the housing did not want to come off, so I abandoned the idea of lubricating the bearing.
Do you usually remove the motor?
You need to remove those two bolts which are 180 degrees apart on the back of the motor, I believe. I usually remove the motor entirely from the turntable. It makes it much easier to work on. You only need to unsolder 4 wires.
Rick
Cadillac Kid
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OK. I did lossen the bolts but the back did not want to pull off. I think I will take it out, clamp it and add try to get it off. If I pull and it is still stuck, should I do the love taps with a screwdriver? Or is there some other way?
NoTransistors
Dual Turntables Super-Restorer
Mark and disconnect the wires.
Drop the motor.
Remove the pulley [loosen set screw and if no results, then pry up with two WIDE screwdrivers].
Remove both nutd/bolts/star washers.
Never place anything in those slots you arrowed.
Take one of those screwdrivers, and a good place to put it is against the edge of the lower motor shell.
Tap the screwdriver with a small hammer, going around the lower shell. Might be best to place motor in a vice first.
The bottom will come off, leaving the core with the upper shell.
Now you can soak the bearings with plain, additive-free engine oil.
Use nothing but, and soak a few times. There is a hidden wick around each bearing.
Your Dual is very old. You need to bite the bullet, and do the work.
Drop the motor.
Remove the pulley [loosen set screw and if no results, then pry up with two WIDE screwdrivers].
Remove both nutd/bolts/star washers.
Never place anything in those slots you arrowed.
Take one of those screwdrivers, and a good place to put it is against the edge of the lower motor shell.
Tap the screwdriver with a small hammer, going around the lower shell. Might be best to place motor in a vice first.
The bottom will come off, leaving the core with the upper shell.
Now you can soak the bearings with plain, additive-free engine oil.
Use nothing but, and soak a few times. There is a hidden wick around each bearing.
Your Dual is very old. You need to bite the bullet, and do the work.
NoTransistors
Dual Turntables Super-Restorer
Many of us find the Dual 1219 [similar unit] IDLER-DRIVE to be a giant-killer. Has the sound that no belt-drive can approach. And no rumble. So, some may say you are wrong, but we can all be thankful that you may think whatever you want in America.
