Garrard SP25 MK3 help please. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

dekor8tor · 5th May 2018, 9:14 pm

Hi all.

I have got a never used Garrard SP25 MK3 in original box, never been opened.

I have just fitted it to my Hacker Gondolier GP42 replacing the 2025 deck. The problem I have got is when I push the lever over to auto nothing happens.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Nuvistor · 5th May 2018, 9:30 pm

The grease has probably hardened over the years, the motor may be stuck, etc. It will probably require a service before putting into use. See the stickies on repairing decks.

Before that what checks have done yourself on the fault?

dekor8tor · 5th May 2018, 9:35 pm

Hi, thanks for that.

Turntable turns on and powers up. I have removed the platter and turned the gear which operates the arm.

Nuvistor · 5th May 2018, 10:33 pm

Pushing the auto button moves a small lever to engage that gear, if you watch the parts while moving the lever you hopefully see what is not moving.

Have a read of the sticky about how the velocity trip works, it’s all connected.

julie_m · 6th May 2018, 1:32 am

You have to hold the lever across just a fraction longer to start a record playing, than to cut short a record being played.

On the 2025, which is almost the same deck but with a stacking spindle and overarm, the same decision would be made by the vertical position of the overarm; if it has dropped below the spindle shelf, there are no more records on the stack to play, so shut off; otherwise, drop a record and begin playing it.

dekor8tor · 10th May 2018, 5:08 pm

Hi all thanks for replying to my problem which is now solved and the deck is working a trear now
As you all said the grease had hardened so a little clean and regrease everything working as it should
Once again thankyou for your help and comments they are greatly appreciated thankyou

5th May 2018, 9:14 pm	#1
dekor8tor Triode Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cannock, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 41	Garrard SP25 MK3 help please. Hi all. I have got a never used Garrard SP25 MK3 in original box, never been opened. I have just fitted it to my Hacker Gondolier GP42 replacing the 2025 deck. The problem I have got is when I push the lever over to auto nothing happens. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Last edited by Station X; 5th May 2018 at 9:31 pm. Reason: Title made more meaningful. Capitalisation.

5th May 2018, 9:30 pm	#2
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3 help please. The grease has probably hardened over the years, the motor may be stuck, etc. It will probably require a service before putting into use. See the stickies on repairing decks. Before that what checks have done yourself on the fault? __________________ Frank

5th May 2018, 9:35 pm	#3
dekor8tor Triode Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cannock, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 41	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3 help please. Hi, thanks for that. Turntable turns on and powers up. I have removed the platter and turned the gear which operates the arm.

5th May 2018, 10:33 pm	#4
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3 help please. Pushing the auto button moves a small lever to engage that gear, if you watch the parts while moving the lever you hopefully see what is not moving. Have a read of the sticky about how the velocity trip works, it’s all connected. __________________ Frank

6th May 2018, 1:32 am	#5
julie_m Dekatron Join Date: May 2008 Location: Derby, UK. Posts: 7,735	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3 help please. You have to hold the lever across just a fraction longer to start a record playing, than to cut short a record being played. On the 2025, which is almost the same deck but with a stacking spindle and overarm, the same decision would be made by the vertical position of the overarm; if it has dropped below the spindle shelf, there are no more records on the stack to play, so shut off; otherwise, drop a record and begin playing it. __________________ If I have seen further than others, it is because I was standing on a pile of failed experiments.

10th May 2018, 5:08 pm	#6
dekor8tor Triode Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cannock, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 41	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3 help please. Hi all thanks for replying to my problem which is now solved and the deck is working a trear now As you all said the grease had hardened so a little clean and regrease everything working as it should Once again thankyou for your help and comments they are greatly appreciated thankyou