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Slow turntable problem - Pioneer PL-A35

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Hi there,
I recently picked up a Pioneer PL-A35 at a second hand store for only $5. It's in pretty good shape, and runs fine, except for the fact that it runs slow.
I figured it just needed a new belt, so I installed one, yet the problem persists. There is no pitch control on the table either. Is it a possible lubrication problem, or do I have a bigger problem on my hands? Any ideas/suggestions are greatly appreciated. :)
Thanks very much,
Stuart

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Probably in internal pitch trimpot. (or 2) - soundnut 08:02:59 11/12/04 (2)
Hey there.
Most turntables have a pitch adjustment for fine-trimming the pitch. Maybe two. (one for each speed.) Remove the platter & look under there first. Many Pioneers have 'em located there. You can also look for a hole or two on the bottom of the turntable. If you can't find them on the outside, you'll have to crack it open. They're usually a small screwdriver trimpot. Sometimes it's a pot mounted to the motor, sometimes it's separate. Good luck!
Bobbo :-)
- Not if motor is AC synchronous, AFAIK . . . - Tightwad 12:32:06 11/12/04 (1)
  My old Dual with DC motor had these fine adjustment trimpots. You really had to hunt for them.
  Cleaning and lubing main bearing, getting correct belt tension, and checking condition of motor are good ideas regardless of any issues with absolute speed.
  - Yeah, that is true... - soundnut 16:42:57 11/12/04 (0)
    My Thorens TD150 is like that. I was thinking that most of the Japanese turntables were equipped with the DC motors. I've had tons of old Pioneer tables and they were all DC motor-equipped. Never had this particular model, tho.
    Cheers,
    Bobbo :-)
Re: Slow turntable problem - Pioneer PL-A35 - Tightwad 18:08:57 11/11/04 (1)
I would definitely clean and lube the main bearing if you haven't already. Just make sure the whole drive train is clean and sound.
How slow do you mean? (Use a stopwatch and give exact # of revolutions.)
The new belt might be too tight, or too loose. Too loose you would probably hear wow, but too tight can slow down the table as well (sort of counterintuitive).
I wouldn't expect it to be the motor, but you might want to check that as well. Assuming you can't open it up, drop light motor oil down the spindle.
- Slow turntable , if it is the motor ... - Ddirect 23:09:26 11/11/04 (0)
  a extreem warm/heated motor can indicate that its a bearing/lubrication issue ...
  
  Dd

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