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It was working before I took it apart

Decided to install an Incognito tonearm rewire kit in my Rega RB220, now I get a skip toward the outside near the inner null point, and only at that point. The table is level, the Ortofon Blue is set at the recommend tracking force, and the cartridge is aligned correctly - basically everything is the same way before I started working on it.  

I have checked the clearance of the ground and signal wires inside the tonearm and to my eye are not interfering with the swing of the arm. Could I have damaged the bearing when I reinstalled the arm?  Maybe overtightened it?  I backed it off to finger tight plus a quarter turn.  I cannot feel a hitch or anything that would suggest a bearing problem when I move it.

Afterwork tonight I going to see if I can pull another 1/4" up into the arm and see if that does it.  After that I'm out of ideas.  Anybody out there self-inflict this particular type of wound?

bml2
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axpert
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This may be of no help, but that's exactly why every credible audio manufacturer tells the buyer to only use factory authorized or credited technicians for repairs or mods. 9 out of 10, you will not get the install correct regards of suggestions. Of course there are a handful of highly experienced technicians or engineers around the country, specializing in every area of audio component design and repair, that have the proper experience level to successfully do this type of delicate modification. This may end up being an alignment issue but probably not!
pauly
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You changed the tone arm wire. More than likely your problem is the tone arm wire. It may be a little tight or have a twist. 
Just take your time and retrace your steps. 
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