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In Reply to: Re: Build a vintage idler....$100? posted by Frank Mena on April 27, 2007 at 06:55:09:
The LP 34 is my favorite Rek O Kut at this time. It has a very simple platform. Any machine work or polishing that needs to be done can be accomplished at any competent motor sport machine shop.I have bought an LP 743 for 25 dollars, and one LP-34 for 56 dollars and the last LP 34 was 76 dollars. They are going up in price so now is the time to get one if you want one cheap.
The fact that the Rek O Kut sounds so damn well is a mystery to me. I really sense it is that cast iron main bearing well that is doing it. But polishing the main bearing and running a 4 dollar silicone nitride ball elevates the sound quality a great deal.
Shoot me an email at jim_howard_pdx@yahoo.com. I will keep you on a watch list for some good options.
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- Most of these I buy are coming from the North East USA. - tubesforever 10:05:03 04/27/07 (0)