Seeking PL-12D 50hz motor (pulley)

[PajaroLoco]

Dropping this in the Pioneer forum instead of turntables as I assume it's likely going to be a Pioneer specialist that can help. I saw, via forum search, that someone else had the same issue a few years ago.

I moved from Portland Oregon (60hz) to The Netherlands (50hz) and now my turntable runs slow. According to the manual, the US domestic version included a spare 50hz motor pulley for use in Europe. I bought mine used with no box so I don't have that alternate pulley and now need one.

I've been looking on ebay and contacting other specialists worldwide and no one seems to have one! So hoping maybe someone here has the part in question. I'd be happy to buy the whole motor for this part if that's the deal. I love my PL-12D and it works beautifully except that it runs at 30 rpm here

Note: I am aware there are step-down hertz convertors. I already have a voltage converter for my SX-737 receiver but the cycle convertors are $$$ (€€€). These pulleys are small and would be a much simpler solution.

Thanks!

Wm.

 

[pustelniakr]

US and Canadian versions would have only had the 60Hz pulley, and had power capability only for 110-120 vAC. AT that time, there were version which were for international sales, as well as for sales to the US Military. There had switchable power supplies, and pulleys for 50 and 60 Hz.

Just a bit more info for you.

Good luck,
Rich P

 

[WillMeyer]

I'm doing a tour in Kuwait which also runs its power at 50hz and have the same issue., so I'm searching for a 50hz pulley. If anyone has a source, please PM me.
Thx

 

[Watthour]

I'm sorry you have to be in Kuwait, but I appreciate your service. If you can locate some vinyl electrical tape and a good pair of scissors, cut the tape down to the width of the face of the motor pulley and wrap it around the pulley to increase the diameter. The diameter needs to be increased by 20% to compensate for that slow overseas power. Be sure to wrap it opposite from the direction of rotation so that the tail of the tape is not unwrapped by the action of the belt. The tape should conform to the convex of the pulley and keep the belt centered.

When you return to the States and your gear catches up to you, simply unwrap the tape and revert to 60Hz. operation. The electrical tape should unwrap cleanly and leave no residue, unlike some other tape types.

 

[larryderouin]

I've used Heatshrink tubing cut to length (NO SEAM like tape) in multiple layers with good results. When you heatshrink it, the layers have plenty of friction so no or if any slip it's minimal. Make sure everything is scrupulously clean on assy.