Can any Oracle experts help me?


Hey there,

I picked up a used Delphi Mark V a few weeks ago and man is the set-up getting to me! I finally managed to properly calibrate the suspension as per instructions and everything seems level and balanced - but I can't seem to get the belt to rest in the middle of the motor pulley. No matter what I do it seems to "want" to move to the bottom of the pulley. I hear some pitch instability - most obvious on piano recordings of course. The manual lists "belt not riding in center of pulley" as a potential reason for pitch instability but does NOT explain what to do about this or how to fix it!

Any insights out there?

Thanks for your help!
hfisher3380
You probably need a new belt. Did the previous owner tell you how old it was?
Belt is brand new - bought a maintenance kit. Bearing properly oiled, new springs etc...
You got a lot of guts buying a tt like that without knowing a good set-up person. Best of luck.
If I were in your shoes, I'd call Oracle. I'm sure they've seen this before and can offer some advice.