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Tonearm cueing

TJLitt

TJLitt

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Thus far, my only problem with the Pioneer table is that the cueing
mechanism drops too quickly. Now, this can be controlled by maintaining
pressure on the lever as I put it into the playing position, but I figure
the cylinder that holds the cueing arm simply needs a bit of silicone or similar
fluid. What is the proper fluid, and where would I find it??
 
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Um, for this, a look-see into a service manual specifically for your table is usually called for.
Tom
 
Okay, that's the PL-41? Unfortunately service manuals (especially Pioneer) do not address this problem. You'll probably have to open it up, locate the cueing cylinder, and figure out either how to remove the piston (usually there's a locking nut) or even the entire cylinder. The cueing fluid viscosity varied according to model, but I have found that the 300,000 weight silicone fluid usually works fine. You can get it at turntablebasics.com or there's a hobby link online that sells it cheap--I'll get you the link later today.
 
hakaplan said:
Okay, that's the PL-41? Unfortunately service manuals (especially Pioneer) do not address this problem. You'll probably have to open it up, locate the cueing cylinder, and figure out either how to remove the piston (usually there's a locking nut) or even the entire cylinder. The cueing fluid viscosity varied according to model, but I have found that the 300,000 weight silicone fluid usually works fine. You can get it at turntablebasics.com or there's a hobby link online that sells it cheap--I'll get you the link later today.
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yup, its the PL-41. I figured out how to get at the cylinder(very easy, threaded screw type thing holding cueing support in position. Thanks in advance for link......Turntablebasics and I have had an issue in the past
(out of courtesy, I will not describe it further), so would prefer another
source.
 
Excellent--glad you found the cueing mechanism.

I've had my issues with them, too. Here ya go. It costs less, and you get enough silicone fluid to probably fix the cueing on every turntable in the US :)

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFTY0&P=7

It doesn't take much, but you have to experiment to get just the right amount of cueing--it's not an exact science. Good luck.
 
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