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Thread: Platter is stuck |
    
New member Username: Anytune
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 11:23 am: |
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Trying to replace the belt on a Pioneer PL12-D and unable to remove the platter from the base. Loosening the stablizer screws did not help. Is there a latch or another screw somewhere that releases the platter? |
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Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 12345
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 12:31 pm: |
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The platter has probably become stuck through oxidation of the surfaces. Try a few drops of a light penetrating oil or liquid graphite on the spindle and let it sit for 24 hours before applying any more pressure. Tap the spindle with the handle of a screwdriver before trying to lift it off.
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New member Username: Anytune
Post Number: 2
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 05:31 pm: |
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Thanks for the tip, Jan. Will advise on outcome. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2528
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 09:27 pm: |
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If there'a any rubber in the area, don't use WD-40. It'll melt it. |
New member Username: Anytune
Post Number: 3
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 01:56 pm: |
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 Sorry to report platter is still stuck. Oiling spindle had no effect. Any other thoughts anyone? |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 12349
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 02:26 pm: |
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I don't remember any sort of "C" clip on the Pioneer but you can check. It will be around the main spindle if it exists. |
Platinum Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 12350
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 02:27 pm: |
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If the platter has no clip, head over to the Audio Karma forum and ask in the Pioneer vintage section for assistance. |
New member Username: Anytune
Post Number: 4
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 10:30 pm: |
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Thanks Jan and Stu for responding,
No clip or release clamp that I can find. I'll check on the other site. |
New member Username: Anytune
Post Number: 5
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 11:50 am: |
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White Flag:
Another poster suggested placing a washer over the tip of the spindle for the thumb to press down on while the fingertips lift up. Excellent idea, alas to no avail. I'm giving up on this one and will part out what I can.
Thanks to all who responded to my plea. |
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