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bmwr75

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Is this a motor run cap?
« on: March 09, 2014, 02:15:27 PM »
Am working on restoring a Pilot PT-1030 B console.  It has a Garrard RC 88 monophonic turntable in it.  When powered on, the TT tried to spin just a little, then quits.  Am guessing the .05uF cap shown in the photo is the culprit.  But the cap also has printed on it +220 ohm.  Is this a motor run cap?  Could I replace it with a .05uF film cap and resistor in series?
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Dicky

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Re: Is this a motor run cap?
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2014, 06:57:48 PM »
You need to have a record on it to drop so that the arm knows it is there, otherwise it will shut off.  I just rebuilt one of these so pm if you need extra help.
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Dicky

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Re: Is this a motor run cap?
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2014, 07:05:23 PM »
P.S.  I can scan you the manuals for it as well.
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bmwr75

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Re: Is this a motor run cap?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2014, 07:38:10 PM »
@Dicky - PM sent.  Thanks for the offer of the manuals.
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Re: Is this a motor run cap?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2014, 08:58:57 PM »
So, did you put a record on it?   Is it turning?
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Anders

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Re: Is this a motor run cap?
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2014, 05:25:26 AM »
Sounds like a slipping idler wheel to me.
But if the motor is weak you could try just replacing the cap with a decent film cap.
I think I also have one of those turntables.
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bmwr75

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Re: Is this a motor run cap?
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2014, 04:59:53 PM »
I've not tried it with a record on it yet.  Will do so when back in town this weekend.
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bmwr75

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Re: Is this a motor run cap?
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2014, 01:00:27 PM »
Electro-mechanical refurb complete.  Will strip and refinish the wood cabinet one of these days.
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