Thorens TD150 MKII / Tone-arm - opinions needed!
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The TP13a restoration is going well, but I need some help regarding the disassembly of the horizontal bearing shaft. I want to change the rubber grommets. What is the specific role of the black allen screw on the side? should I remove that first and then remove the 3 big screws? or, should I only remove the 3 big screws?
The allen screw is for adjusting VTA, so it's not what you need now, but you can loosen it an lift the arm pillar up a a bit for better access (mind the wiring, though). So, you must remove the three screws. At least on some models, there is a hole in the black plastic cap for a screwdriver. If not, it can be done with an angled one, or a screwdriver bit held sideways in some suitable tool.
FWIW replacing the anti skate is easy. Use very lightweight fishing lne and a crimp wright. I think it is 1.4G but that info should be verified. I remember trimming down a tiny lead weight. I was lucky enough to find that slide weight on the bay. They do show up now and then.
The 150 II was an awesome little table that sounded great. Only displaced here by a highly modded AR.
The 150 II was an awesome little table that sounded great. Only displaced here by a highly modded AR.