Al,Thanks for the reply. As you noted, I have been advised that it was a short in the motor somewhere. The problem seems to be that this motor is wound for three different types of power - AC/DC and maybe 220. So, either the shops don't know what the problem is or they just don't want to mess with it... I'm tending toward the latter, since the guys I sent it to are very knowledgeable. There is a picture of the motor on our website: www.carolinaphonosociety.com A shortcut to the pic is: http://open1234.wix.com/camps-site/twilight-zone-2#!__fairy-phono-lampCurt
> To: phono-l@oldcrank.org > From: clockworkh...@aol.com > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:01:17 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Turntable Motor Question > > > Induction motors that lack torque can usually be traced to an open field coil > or an open armature loop. A shorted turn will eat torque but the motor will > let you know by getting hot. How about a photo of the motor? Most good > motor shops can fix anything from fractional horsepower to 100 HP. Do you > know of a fan collector in your area? I have repaired fan motors that lost > power and have the same symptoms of your phonograph. These things are not > rocket science. > > Best wishes, > Al > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
