"Brian Gaff" wrote in message
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What you on about? I got mine changed early on, did not like the rubber
bearings.
Also it kept on getting flats on its vertical idler.

I went to a Thorens with sme, then when I could not use it any more due to
my sight, to a Technics auto with concorde style Orto fon cart.
That still works though the tracking arm needs to be regreased.
Brian

Yes, very nice Brian, but as I'm sure you will remember from UK DIY if you
put your mind to it, I repair this stuff for a living. I have had one come
in from a shop. It has sentimental value to its owner, and they want it
restored. The V-block bearings are indeed bolloxed, but replacements for
those are available at a reasonable price. However, the lateral bias arm and
the corkscrew weight hanger are both missing. I found one of them - maybe
both I can't remember now - being sold by someone on Fleabay, but the prices
were ridiculous. So if I can't find any originals cheap, I will make them.
Hence the request on here ...

Arfa