Hello soren and Martin,

Thank you both for your reply. Soren, shift lever and clutch are working fine, I have tested yesterday.
It feels more like Martins suggestion I'll have to check this later this week.
Martin, just to make sure, I have circkled the nylon wheel in the picture below, is this the rod you mentioned ?

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Yes, that's the one.
I don't remember exactly how it is supposed to operate in its groove but maybe you can tell by looking at it.

Martin

i have a beogram 1203 and the tone arm moves further than the lead groove, i tried turning the screws underneath for 30, 25, 17 but it swings too far in.

i note that it also does not return at the end of a record in time and needs to be moved forward slightly to engage the return of the arm.

I'm sure that the mechanics are slightly out, anyone any clues what to tackle, I looked at the service manual but it was as clear as mud.

Any tips welcome.