Needle drop speed on VPI scout

Is there a way to adjust how fast the arm drops on a vpi scout? Mine seems to be dropping a bit too quick.

last_lemming04-11-2014 12:43am

czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,946 posts 04-11-2014 at 02:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete move lever slower for the time being. the lever may also have a screw that opens hole to fill up oil. i'd use pistol oil.
stevecham Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,340 posts 04-11-2014 at 02:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You will need to replace it for about $70. I have had mine go a coupe of times on my Aries 2.
kgturner Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 664 posts 04-13-2014 at 03:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You could loosen the set screw and lower your cueing mechanism. It won't change the speed per se, but will reduce the distance the needle falls. I placed a stack of dimes under my cueing mechanism adding or subtracting dimes until I got to the height I wanted. Then I just re-tightened the set screw.
brf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,715 posts 04-14-2014 at 12:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Contact VPI, they may replace it under warranty.