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Thorens TD-160 bent motor shaft

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Hi, I just bought my first Thorens turntable, a TD-160. It is in great shape with the exception of a bent motor shaft/spindle. I have pulled the belt off and ran the motor to make sure this was indeed the problem...lots of wobble. Does anyone know where I can get one of these 110v motors besides ebay? I use ebay all the time but didn't see one on there for the td-160 in the US. What other Thorens models use the same motor? Any help here would be appreciated as this is my first experience with Thorens. I am really anxious to get this thing up and running. The motor wobbles so bad now that the cantilever is constantly moving in the cartridge. Thanks in advance everyone.
 
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Can anyone advise if the motor from a TD166MkII is the same motor as used on the TD160?

If yes then I can assist you.
 
You will see them time to time on the bay. Check Ebay Uk two. They will have a 50hz pulley on it but you can put the pulley you have on the new motor. There not that cheap. they run $40 to over a $100.00. Sometimes it cheaper to buy a doner TT. Good Luck
 
Tucker99 said:
Can anyone advise if the motor from a TD166MkII is the same motor as used on the TD160?

If yes then I can assist you.
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It should be the same as long as yours has the pulley with it. Some of those motors had pulleys that mounted different. One stile had a C clip that holds the pulley the other had set srews.
 
bob06 said:
It should be the same as long as yours has the pulley with it. Some of those motors had pulleys that mounted different. One stile had a C clip that holds the pulley the other had set srews.
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My td-160 motor does have the nylon pully with the 2 small set screws securing it. Thanks for mentioning it Tucker 99. Hopefully someone can clarify that the motors will indeed interchange. Here is some pics of my TD-160's motor and pully...
 

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dsd-7 said:
My td-160 motor does have the nylon pully with the 2 small set screws securing it. Thanks for mentioning it Tucker 99. Hopefully someone can clarify that the motors will indeed interchange. Here is some pics of my TD-160's motor and pully...
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since you already have a bent shaft on your motor, and you're considering replacement, you could try some gentle rebending to see if you can get the wobble down. Can't say you'll correct it entirely but worth a try, can't lose anything as long as you are gentle on the pulley.

Remount the motor and note the eccentricity of the shaft/pulley. I'd use a small marker held close to one side and slowly push it in closer till it contact only that part of the pulley that is leaning over. That is the side you need to push to the opposite side. Gently and at mid pulley, push across, less is better than more. Re-run and see if the wobble decreases. If you think so, repeat till wobble is pretty much gone.

Also, read up on oiling the motor and try it to see if its running true and smoothly? If so, redo the spindle bearing by cleaning out and reoiling as well.

If it doesn't work, then prepare for the new / used good shaft motor and transfer pulley if needed.
 
mech986 said:
since you already have a bent shaft on your motor, and you're considering replacement, you could try some gentle rebending to see if you can get the wobble down. Can't say you'll correct it entirely but worth a try, can't lose anything as long as you are gentle on the pulley.
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I had this exact issue with a TD-160 a few years ago. Trying to bend it back QUICKLY resulted in a shaftless motor! I think it can be done, but maybe some pre-heat is necessary.

I ultimately bought another 160 on the bay for parts as it was about the same price as getting a new motor.
 
This is just off the top of my head. But i believe that TD 16x and 14x series TT are the same. Get it with a pulley if you can or make sure your pulley mounts the same. The ones with c clips had fatter, thicker shafts so your pulley with the set srews wont fit. :nono:
 
Hi,
I have a motor that shaft was bent.I did fix it by running the motor and marking the shaft with felt marker to show the way it was bent and slowly bent it back.
It can be done.Also the motor for TD166mkII,TD150,TD145 all with work with your TD160 the only motor from TD150 pulley very hard to change as the pulley is press fitted can not be change.
Both of my thorens have motors with 50Hz pulley because I use the Mose/Hercules II power supply with is one of the best mods I've done on my TD150 and TD166mkII
 
The 166 motor will work, the pulley does not have the clutch or the set screw to easily remove it, it is just like the ones they used in the 150s. The body has more of a round proportion as opposed to the triangular look of the 145/160 series but the position and size of the screw posts is the same.
 
I would attempt to repair it first. If not, you still need a new motor. Or, take it to a local motor repair shop/machine shop and see if they can true it. Worth a shot.
 
The 166 motor will work, the pulley does not have the clutch or the set screw to easily remove it, it is just like the ones they used in the 150s. The body has more of a round proportion as opposed to the triangular look of the 145/160 series but the position and size of the screw posts is the same.
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That a TD165 motor not the TD166 motor it's the same as TD160 with clutch type pulley but also came in a low power 16Vac.The TD165 motor is the same as TD150 but the pulley's not metal.
 
I just bought a motor on ebay. Had to pay $105 for it...hope it wasn't too much. Can't wait to get the old Thorens back going again. Got a new Denon DL-110 en route for it as well :banana: I really appreciate all the help and comments guys. It helped me out a lot.
 
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