Collaro Conquest drive wheels - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

kestrelmusic · 21st Sep 2020, 7:57 pm

I've just acquired a 1950s record player with a Collaro Conquest Mk II deck. The motor needs to be stripped and lubricated, but miraculously I think the autochange mechanism is still complete and working order.

But... (there's always a But!) the idler wheel and the wheel that takes off the drive for the autochanger are rock-hard, and with notches around the rim. Does anyone know of a place where replacements can be bought? Or alternatively items for another deck (there seem to be a lot of BSR spares around) which will fit or could be adapted?

Michael Maurice · 21st Sep 2020, 8:05 pm

Hi, you can't buy them but Terrys Rubber Rollers will rebuild them or you.

Edward Huggins · 21st Sep 2020, 8:12 pm

You cannot use BSR or Garrard idlers on the Collaro. I've never come across a "Conquest Mk II" - does it say that on the badge at the top LHS?

kestrelmusic · 21st Sep 2020, 8:45 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Huggins

You cannot use BSR or Garrard idlers on the Collaro. I've never come across a "Conquest Mk II" - does it say that on the badge at the top LHS?

No, it is on a sticker under the turntable.

21st Sep 2020, 7:57 pm	#1
kestrelmusic Hexode Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wrexham, North Wales, UK. Posts: 466	Collaro Conquest drive wheels I've just acquired a 1950s record player with a Collaro Conquest Mk II deck. The motor needs to be stripped and lubricated, but miraculously I think the autochange mechanism is still complete and working order. But... (there's always a But!) the idler wheel and the wheel that takes off the drive for the autochanger are rock-hard, and with notches around the rim. Does anyone know of a place where replacements can be bought? Or alternatively items for another deck (there seem to be a lot of BSR spares around) which will fit or could be adapted?

21st Sep 2020, 8:05 pm	#2
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Re: Collaro Conquest drive wheels Hi, you can't buy them but Terrys Rubber Rollers will rebuild them or you. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

21st Sep 2020, 8:12 pm	#3
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,340	Re: Collaro Conquest drive wheels You cannot use BSR or Garrard idlers on the Collaro. I've never come across a "Conquest Mk II" - does it say that on the badge at the top LHS? __________________ Edward.