Idler wheel grinding

[KentTeffeteller]

And also with this VM and many other VM 1200 family record changers, you will need a rebuilt idler wheel. Noise and not completing a changer cycle are commonly caused by idler issues.

 

[gadget73]

yeah I had the dead motor mount thing with the last VM changer I rebuilt. That one needed an idler too, the old one was petrified and lumpy.

 

[Freds.Bands]

The sintering process creates capillaries in the metal, which
hold the lubricant. Here is a nice link -

http://www.lm-tarbell.com/machining_sintered_bronze.htm

interesting link; but i'll still add refined oil periodically