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Thorens 145 MKII 45 rpm not working

Hey all, I looked over at Vinyl Engine on this but so far no luck.

My recently acquired Thorens works great at 33 1/3. But when I went to play a 45, it played at 33 1/3.

i had a peek at the pully and it appears to be working properly.

Anyone have a clue???

Is my motor on the fritz?

Maybe need a new belt?

db
photodusty
casey33
260 posts
 
Since the motor spins at the same RPM for both speeds,by design,it's not the motor.The drive pulley on top of the shaft coming out of the motor should look somewhat like an upside down bottle.The difference in circumference at top and bottom is what makes the speed change.Has someone changed this pulley?Is the belt totally floppy?
photodusty OP
100 posts
 
Everything looks on par. Pully looks like you describe.

I bought this table last month. Maybe the previous owner put on the wrong belt? I will get a new belt and start from there.

Thanks for your input!

db
photodusty OP
100 posts
 
Ok it looks like I have the wrong belt here. It measure 23 inches. But on a few sites I see the belt should be 20 inches.

I ordered a new belt and will post the results when it comes in.

Thanks!!

db
photodusty OP
100 posts
 
New belt works great at both speeds!

db
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