Posts by dauphine (archived)
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Martin (Dillen)
in General Discussion & Questions · Nov 19, 2011 13:59Happiness and longlife, Martin🙂 Thanks for all your help with the 4002. I'm not there yet, but hopefully soon. dauphine/aka dimwit
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 17, 2011 17:21Hello Gents I'm sorry I missed all your valuable posts (it seems my auto notification got switched-off). Yes, I'm still busy troubleshooting and must admit I'm getting a bit depressed about the situation as more symptoms…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 13, 2011 15:48Hi Martin, Thank you. I found these from the scrap decks. The lefthand lamps in each are still OK so I will use one of these. There could have been a bit of vibration or shocks over the months I worked on the 4002 as I u…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 13, 2011 15:19Hi Martin Thanks🙂 I've just checked. No continuity🙁 I will have to check the two scrap decks for a replacement. Regards andre/dauphine
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 13, 2011 14:56Hello Gents I am still troubleshooting the arm dragging problem and have been delving deeper into the heart of the 4002. I have removed this lamp? and found it and the surrounding area drenched in sewing machine oil. My …
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 12, 2011 10:19Hi Martin Thanks, I know about ambient. The plates at one stage was completely fitted and the problem still showed up. Initial tests after fixing the 45rpm speed was done with the covers fitted. I was working in my works…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 12, 2011 09:06Hi Martin I really appreciate the advice and clues as to where to look. I got the same advice about the board I showed in the pic from a friend more qualified than I am. He advised those little bubbles on the 2 caps are …
Restoring aluminum
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 9, 2011 05:47Hello Gents Thanks for your kind replies @ Gene 3M Company is well-established here in ZA. I already exclusively use their automotive abrasives. I will call them asap as I'm sure the product must be available here. Regar…
Restoring aluminum
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 8, 2011 16:58Hi Gene This sounds like an interesting product to clean aluminium with. I have a 4002 which has reasonably clean cover plates and platter but there are some minor blemishes like a light scratch and some minor discoloura…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 8, 2011 06:09Hi Martin Both of the parts on the underside of the board shown above have signs of 'bubbling'. I take it then these have nothing to do with the arm dragging problem? I will have to re-study the manual and familiarise my…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 7, 2011 18:48Hello This is what I found and will replace them tomorrow. Hope renewing these will cure the problem. The clamp holding the slotted plate around the arm base is tight and the area around there is clean. Regards andre/dau…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 7, 2011 10:16Hello Martin Thanks once more🙂 I'll have another look and see what I can find. Will advise asap. Regards andre/dauphine
Beogram 4002 Series 5511: Arm Drags Cartridge Across Record
in BeoGram · Nov 6, 2011 20:56After diagnosing and repairing the longstanding issue of too slow 45rpm speed* I reassembled the 4002 and was confronted with yet another problem - hopefully this will be the last bugbear. All functions work. All illumin…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511 Spindle Bearing Question
in BeoGram · Nov 6, 2011 17:05Hello Martin It is real good to hear from you and clearing up this question. There was no 'wobble' of the platter with the belt fitted and rotating, despite the sideplay observed when the subplatter was pushed by hand wh…
Beogram 4002 Control Panel Finish
in BeoGram · Nov 6, 2011 16:43Hi jfrancis I have just seen this post. The control pad is brushed stainless steel. I have restored mine as follows: 1) Remove the plate carefully by using a putty knife. Insert the knife from the left and right sides on…
Beogram 4002 Series 5511 Spindle Bearing Question
in BeoGram · Nov 6, 2011 14:27Rich, Thanks for your reply. After I wrote this post, I selected some brass shimstock (0.055mm) thick, rolled it into a tube and inserted it into the bearing well. I also changed the oil from synthetic fishing reel oil t…
BeoGram 4000 Repair Restoration
in The Workbench · Nov 5, 2011 21:28Menahem Very impressive work. Makes my own labours seem like a half-dead fish flapping around in mud😕 dauphine/andre
Beogram 4002 Series 5511 Restoration/Repairs
in Imported Content (Unmapped) · Nov 4, 2011 22:21Hello Guys Yes, I'm still around[:) I have been working intermittently on the 4002 (and also been listening) quite a lot but that 45rpm speed issue has been with me for many weeks. So, on Monday this week, a tech friend …
Beogram 4002 Series 5511 Spindle Bearing Question
in BeoGram · Oct 16, 2011 07:40Hello All Yes, I am still here and have not forgotten all the help, tips and advice I received in resuscitated my 4002. However, as I am a working man as I'm sure most of your are, work remains 'in progress' but the 4002…
BG4002 Down! (Back up already)
in BeoGram · Jul 18, 2011 20:22Hi Guys @ Rich Reading this thread has been invaluable. I've also got speed problems. 33.3rpm runs abt 3-5% too slow at max + adjustment and 45rpm hoplessly slower than 33.3rpm. So it appears it could be that relay on bo…