Beogram 1800 ('68-'72)

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Andy79 (archived2)
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Posted October 16, 2014 at 15:01 GMT
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Hello! 

I'm new to this forum (sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong place) and have a question regarding the Beogram 1800 (the first one produced in '68--72). The turntable works fine except a problem with the tone arm, when it drops down, it drops down a few millimeters too wide, occasionally missing/slipping off the entire record. This is a problem with both the 30 cm and 25 cm records I've tested so far. Any tips on how this can be fixed? Also, anyone know where I can get a user manual for this TT?

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mexking
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Posted October 16, 2014 at 15:43 GMT
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I have a BG 1202, (same BG family) here the set down point adjustment, from the 1202 manual.

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mexking
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Posted October 16, 2014 at 18:19 GMT
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Totally different from the 1202.

Location: Mexico city

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Printing machine technician
Restored various 1960-70 items
Rock and Roll music
Collecting Vinyl
Restored Jukebox Wurlitzer 1050
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Andy79 (archived2)
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Posted October 17, 2014 at 18:00 GMT
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Thanks for your help everyone! I did as Martin and Ben described, and now the tone arm drops where it should :)

I've tried to upload some pictures, but I seem to have som trouble with this. I can of course email them to you Ben, since you are interested (tried to save pictures in "my files" and upload via "media" button, but didn't work..

Also, it would be awesone with a danish manual, as i am norwegian. If you have this Ben, I would greatly appreciate a copy!

Also, I have one more question, if it's not too much to ask:

The TT needs about 10 minutes to warm up and reach normal speed. But when i start it, the tone arm starts moving onto the record which is moving way too slow for the next ten minutes. Is there a way to just start the record without activating the tonearm, so that this can be done when the record is up to speed? Or is it possible ok lock the tone arm in place, so it will not move, or could this damage the automatic operation og the tone arm?

Thanks a lot for your help!

Anders

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Posted October 17, 2014 at 18:34 GMT
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Good job !

Now take the motor and speed adjustment mech. apart, clean and relubricate the bearings etc.
That will make the motor run fine again.

Martin

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Benjamin15 (archived2)
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Posted October 17, 2014 at 19:12 GMT
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Yes good work! Try as Martin says with the motor, had the same issue with mine initially but sounding great now!

I will email the manual to you shortly and will also try and get it put on the site here too!

ben

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Andy79 (archived2)
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Posted November 22, 2014 at 17:52 GMT
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Hello, I have now opened the turntable, and I have taken out the part with the motor. The plan is to clean and lubricate the bearings as you recommend. Do you know how I dismantle the actual motor so I can get to the bearings etc? I have attached a picture with my best guess on where to start. I just dont want to do anything wrong so I'm asking here first. And I seem to need a ridiculously small allen key, but I suppose that's possible to find in a tool store. Let me know if you need more pictures from other angles.

Thanks for the help!

Anders

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