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RE:Thorens maintenance

Posted by markinuk (A) on October 15, 2014 at 04:25:22

In Reply to: RE:Thorens maintenance posted by eleiko2@verizon.net on October 15, 2014 at 03:36:11:

Hi

I have a TD160 Mk 2 of similar vintage as a back-up/project deck.

The principal maintenance tasks apart from belt replacement revolve around lubrication. The centre bearing should probably be cleaned out and re-filled with oil. Ordinary 3-in-1 is not suitable, BTW. The motor bearings (top and bottom) could probably also do with a drop of oil, though this can be a little more difficult to apply.

If the suspension still bounces well, it probably doesn't need adjusting, though this is the next stage in maintenance. My example came without an arm, so the suspension had to be set up when the chosen arm was fitted.

I obtained a maintenance kit from Joel Boutreux (ex-Thorens employee) via Ebay. His maintenance guide can be downloaded from Vinyl Engine, and offers much guidance.

HTH

Mark

• Vinyl Engine Thorens Overhaul Guide   (Open in New Window)

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