Beomaster 1600 Assistance request

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I recently acquired a Beomaster 1600 and could use some guidance with two pressing issues.

 

I have the schematics which help, but the large black vinyl covered cable coming from the power pack goes nowhere and while I might “guess” where to reconnect the wires (one with a resistor) I would appreciate some hands-on knowledge.

 

The other issue is the selectors struggle badly to move and I would like to know how to properly address this issue.

 

Jeff

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

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I never done a BM 1600 so I wont be of much help, but a couple of pics will surely help the experts.

I will follow here and I am glad that you take on a restore job.

Location: Mexico city

Retired
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Restored various 1960-70 items
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Collecting Vinyl
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Hi Søren,

 

Thank you for you interest.

 

I have several photos to post; the first shows the black vinyl covered wires clearly.

 

Jeff

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

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This is the glass facia plate as it arrived.

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

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Another good shot of the "before." This also shows the black wire I am asking about.

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You will have to clean up the the other end of the wires so the colors are visible to see from where to where, as I see plugs it should be easy to find a loose connection

Location: Mexico city

Retired
Printing machine technician
Restored various 1960-70 items
Rock and Roll music
Collecting Vinyl
Restored Jukebox Wurlitzer 1050

The last of the "before."

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

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Søren Mexico wrote:

You will have to clean up the the other end of the wires so the colors are visible to see from where to where, as I see plugs it should be easy to find a loose connection

They are CLEAN now, I will get a photo tomorrow.

Jeff

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

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And now, the "after."

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Last "after" photo, and I assure you the insides look every bit as good as the exterior.

But first things first, I need to get this Beomaster to be able to power up before I can move forward.

Jeff

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

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