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• Basically, yes! - B.K. 21:37:14 05/11/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Dumb question: If I upgrade the motor on my VPI Scout, can I use the old motor on my LP12/Valhalla? posted by orpheus on May 11, 2007 at 08:07:57:

  Hi,

  In principle, you can use the 300RPM VPI motor on your Linn. The Linn motor is also a 300RPM motor, though it will run at 250RPM when driven by a 50Hz signal (such as that from your Valhalla).

  However, you will need to check if the shaft has the correct diameter to mount the Linn pulley, and if the motor will fit in the space provided under the top plate.

  I recently found a UK supplier of replacement synchronous motors for the Pink Triangle PT TOO – see below; this motor should also work for your LP12.

  Best regards,

  BK
  
  

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• If your Valhalla is working fine - unclestu52 11:59:16 05/11/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Dumb question: If I upgrade the motor on my VPI Scout, can I use the old motor on my LP12/Valhalla? posted by orpheus on May 11, 2007 at 08:07:57:

  replace your power cord first, I used a MIT Z cord 1 and it made the Valhalla sound like a Lingo.

  Cheap and very effective.

  Stu
  
  

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• no good idea - Ddirect 10:04:28 05/11/07 (2)
  In Reply to: Dumb question: If I upgrade the motor on my VPI Scout, can I use the old motor on my LP12/Valhalla? posted by orpheus on May 11, 2007 at 08:07:57:

  
  the Linn has a DC motor, the scout a AC motor
  even if you can place the Scout/(Hurst) motor in the Linn, I don't believe it will be a approvement
  
  

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  • Re: no good idea - JimL 19:20:01 05/11/07 (0)
    In Reply to: no good idea posted by Ddirect on May 11, 2007 at 10:04:28:

    Um, actually, AFAIK, all Linns have an AC motor. The Basik has either a 60 Hz motor (U.S. and Canada) or a 50 Hz motor. The Valhalla and Lingo have 50 Hz motors and the Valhalla board and Lingo box provide a 50 Hz AC signal (the Lingo also provides a 76.5 Hz signal for its 45 rpm mode).
    
    

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  • Valhalla'd Linns have - risabet 11:41:32 05/11/07 (0)
    In Reply to: no good idea posted by Ddirect on May 11, 2007 at 10:04:28:

    AC synchronous motors but I wouldn't. You will need a new pulley and it may not be an improvement. The Origin Live DC motor + controller is a big improvement but with the $/₤ exchange rate hovering at 2:1 they are not a bargain any more. Consider a Hercules board available for $335 on E-Bay. Gives 33/45 control and supposedly is an improvement on the Valhalla.
    

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• you will have to have a new pulley machined for the VPI motor - anumber1 09:59:47 05/11/07 (0)
  In Reply to: Dumb question: If I upgrade the motor on my VPI Scout, can I use the old motor on my LP12/Valhalla? posted by orpheus on May 11, 2007 at 08:07:57:

  The speed of your deck will not be right unless the motor's pulley is the right diameter.

  
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  Al G
  Born To Tinker!
  
  

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