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VPI RCM 17 F trouble, very urgent NEED HELP......

I am running into problems constantly. The matt platter runs loose after cleaning 2 or 3 records at a time. I have to remove the matt platter and tighten the shaft screws. I am growign tired of this excercise. I was wondering if there is any thing that can be done to fix this issue.

I will also call up VPI and ask about this problem, and see that they have to say.
njaferi
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markd51
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Hello Ken, Thank you for this information. I 'm a little confused, and unsure what you mean by "The balls of the Typhoon Motor"?

Are you saying that the Typhoon Motor is a better Motor that the 16.5 Motor, because it has better bearings in it?, or? Can you better explain please? Thank you. Mark
kftool
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Rushton,

I'm referring to the gearhead motor used to spin the platter.

Ken
kftool
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Markd51,

The Typhoon motor, 3m153, is both physically larger than the motor used in the 16.5, 3M099, and turns at 20 rpm as comparred to 18 rpm for the 16.5 motor. While there is a difference in size between the two, there is ample room in the 16.5 for the larger Typhoon motor.

Ken
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markd51
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Hi Ken Thanks for the Info,
I checked at WW Grainger, have looked at both Motors, and it appears the Dayton Typhoon Platter Motor requires a Run Capacitor also (not much, just $5), and also mentions it has the capability to also reverse rotation. Cool.

Now, I wonder who makes the Vacuum Motor! lol
It appears buying direct is a bit cheaper than from VPI, right? Mark
kftool
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Markd51,

Most of the American made vac motors are made by Lamb Electric. They make the widest range of motors available and have been doing it as long as anyone. They also private label for many oem users so the Lamb part number won't show up.

Ken
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