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Phono Motors used in all Califone Phonographs from the 60's through the 80's
ALLIANCE (lever speed shifter)
General Industries (GI) (knob speed changer)
Musashino-Busan
1. Moderate
Use - Every 12 months
2. Heavy Use
- Every 6 months
3. 6 to 8 Hours
a Day - Every 3 months
Lubricants
to be used are:
1. SAE 10 Motor
Oil (i.e., Wynn's Mechanic Deluxe or equivalent)
2. Lubriplate
(light grease)
Be CAREFUL
to keep oil and grease away from these friction drive surfaces:
1. Idler wheel
circumference
2. Drive -
bushing end of motor shaft
3. Inside rim
of turntable
Speed variation
may occur if lubrication comes in contact with drive surfaces. To clean these
surfaces, use Isopropyle alcohol or trichorthylene.
Lubricate all
points in Fig.'s 1, 2, and 3 as follows:
1. Remove turntable
retaining clip and remove turntable.
2. Remove all
deck panel screws and remove deck panel from case.
3. Remove motor
mounting screws and disconnect all linkage. Remove motor from deck plate.
4. Inspect
for wear, rubber deterioration, and soiling. Rubber particles and grime from
usage are another cause of speed variation. If motor is dirty, disassemble and
clean with non-oily solvent (Tri-clean) or Isopropyl alcohol.
5. Lubricate
as shown in Fig.'s 1, 2, and 3. The dots indicate
points lubricated with SAE 10 Oil. One dot equals one drop
of oil; two dots equal two
drops of oil. The
circled numbers indicate areas to be lubricated with
grease. The grease should be applied sparingly to the
bearing surfaces of the speed change cam, detents, and
plates. DO NOT OVER-LUBRICATE:
6. After lubrication,
reassemble in reverse order of assembly. When replacing turntable, guide idler
wheel and brake pad into place under rim with fingertips. Do not force turntable
down; rotate it clockwise and let it drop gently.