Working on Thorens TD125 mkII

hear no evil 1

A friend's Thorens keeps throwing the belt on start up. Usually this means a tired belt, but I am using NOS factory belts. Plastic wheel on drive capstain seems to be out of round. Does anyone know where a replacement might be found? Should be easy to install as it's held on by a smallish circular clip. Any suggestions?

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I find this on eBay, from Switzerland:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NOS-THORENS-TD-125-MK-I-MOTOR-PULLEY-/150985223188

Cheers, Ken

hear no evil 1

Thanks Ken. However, the part. alas, was sold out and was said to be for TD125 MK I, not TD125 Mk II. Anyone else with ideas?
Thanks.

billbillw

Most likely, it just needs some adjustments, but if the pulley is bad, here is an option, actually an upgrade (metal pulley)

http://www.phonosophie.de/International/ePulley.html

There are some good tips here including manuals for proper setup:
http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_.htm