If the TD-170 is anything like my TD-180 (about 10 years old or so), there are no adjustments for things like when/where the auto-return gets triggered, and I had the same problem you've described. After unplugging the motor, I took the platter off and looked at the auto-return gearing to see exactly which moving part made the mechanism engage when I would move the tonearm/cartridge toward the spindle. The moving part was in plain view, so a small piece of scotch tape later, I was in business. The auto-return wouldn't engage again unless I removed the platter and the piece of tape. Finally, I could enjoy my Little Wonders!
Hope my experience may apply to yours and help somehow. Best to all, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 7:20 AM Subject: [Phono-L] Adjusting a Thorens TD 170 tonearm pickup? > I have a newer Thorens TD 170 that I use occasionally to play my 78's. A > problem that I have been having is the tone arm's automatic pickup ending some of > my records before completion. Does anyone know how to set this pickup, as I > have lost my owner's manual? > > Thanks > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > [email protected] > > Phono-L Archive > http://www.oldcrank.org/pipermail/phono-l/ >
