Does your motor generate much heat?

Posted by FrankHertz (A) on May 10, 2007 at 06:04:23

In Reply to: Rek O Kut Pics of newest LP-34 project posted by tubesforever on May 9, 2007 at 23:47:27:

The reason is ask is that I recently obtained a McCurdy turntable (pictures at the link below) which was used by the CBC here in Canada from the 50's to the 80's (I was told). The person who had it built a large wooden box to house it. In order to see if it was worthwhile trying to rebuild a plinth and go the extra distance to get the most out of the table, I have basically left it as it was when I bought it and attached a birth ply armboard to fit the Sony arm I had (with Shure M97HE cartridge). So far it sounds pretty good with no audible or visible rumble ( I did clean and re-lube the bearing). However the huge motor does give off a lot of heat. After 2 lps worth of playing time the top plate is quite warm. Does this happen with Rek-O-Kut motors?

Thanks,

Harry

http://www.tamminen.ca/mccurdy/ (Open in New Window)

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Topic - Rek O Kut Pics of newest LP-34 project - tubesforever 23:47:27 05/09/07 (13)

Re: Rek O Kut Pics of newest LP-34 project - dean man jim 06:38:44 05/11/07 (1)

Right now these hard tires are really an issue.... - tubesforever 07:55:17 05/12/07 (0)

Re: Rek O Kut Pics of newest LP-34 project - T&T 07:16:02 05/10/07 (1)

Thanks, this one is the prettiest.... - tubesforever 11:41:08 05/10/07 (0)

Re: Rek O Kut Pics of newest LP-34 project - Tightwad 06:31:48 05/10/07 (2)

People may raise their eyebrows on this.... - tubesforever 11:48:38 05/10/07 (1)

Re: People may raise their eyebrows on this.... - Tightwad 12:04:15 05/10/07 (0)

Does your motor generate much heat? - FrankHertz 06:04:23 05/10/07 (1)

Thanks for your McCurdy pictures. - tubesforever 11:58:15 05/10/07 (0)

Tubes I'll swap you a Commonwealth Electronics for that Rek-O-Kut - Olly 01:27:59 05/10/07 (1)

Don't you mean swim, sail, or fly? - tubesforever 12:02:42 05/10/07 (0)

Looking forward - Scottrt 01:15:12 05/10/07 (1)

I was a road warrior.... - tubesforever 13:22:45 05/10/07 (0)

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Does your motor generate much heat? - FrankHertz 06:04:23 05/10/07 (1)

Thanks for your McCurdy pictures. - tubesforever 11:58:15 05/10/07 (0)

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