This was another case were transplant would be good, but hard. The impact had bent the joint to the point where the guide was popping out. This is a simple ball and socket joint and should line up. These are unique features of the Zero 100, so it was important that I was able to replace this with an intact donor component. Look at that crack! This is after I had super glued the main break together! This component incorporated the play counter and the magnetic bias system. It seems that the perspex gimbal surround took the brunt of the impact. A pair of pliers successfully straightened the spring and restored correct operation. I could have swapped the parts over, but that’s quite an involved job. Just by comparing the two decks I noted the bent spring on the pickup cam assembly which was preventing the arm from returning to rest properly. That’s a lot of great spares for very little money. I will certainly use this, as I like swapping cartridges from time to time. This deck is definitely one for palliative care only and is therefor a prime donor for transplant surgery on the other deck. Maybe I’ll make a repair stand, or perhaps build a nice wooden plinth like I did for my Dual 505. Even so, I’ll probably use the mounting plate at least. That would explain why it thinks all records are 7″ diameter. The circlip on the selector follower is missing and the part is floating free in the chassis. Under the bonnet I can immediately see the reason for the declared fault. It’s cosmetically a bit rough as advertised. The arm looks to be in good condition and returns to it’s rest, unlike mine. Even though I had repaired the original, this one was in better condition. First thing I did was to swap the motors. Zero 100 donorĪs look would have it a Zero 100SB for “spares or repairs” came up on e-bay. There may be even more damage? I’ll soon find out. It’s just as well because I have since noticed that the arm was damaged in the fall. Before setting out on that repair, just in case the damage was terminal, I decided to hedge my bets and look out for a replacement motor or maybe a full turntable for spares. Fortunately I successfully repaired the Synchro lab motor. The most obvious damage was to the motor. I had got it working and was about to re unite it with it’s plinth. My latest acquisition of a splendid vintage Garrard turntable has turned from a simple restoration to something of an epic job.
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