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

colebrooker · 9th Feb 2016, 6:47 pm

Hi, I have started a service on my old SP25/3 and taken off the turntable. The next is the main gear cam, but it will not shift off the shaft. The circlip has been removed and I do not want to use too much force. Is it likely to be the hard grease issue?
David

Nickthedentist · 9th Feb 2016, 9:51 pm

Hello and welcome.

Yes it is! Use some WD40 and heat from a hairdryer. Don't force things or you'll loosen the post which the cam rotates on.

N.

Michael Maurice · 9th Feb 2016, 11:55 pm

I usually heat the cam with a powerful hairdryer then when its really hot gently lever it up with two flat bladed screwdrivers under the cam.

Do not force anything, keep heating until it does come off.

colebrooker · 12th Feb 2016, 10:36 pm

Thanks Chaps, just the advice I needed.
David.

9th Feb 2016, 6:47 pm	#1
colebrooker Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 51	Garrard SP25 MK3. Hi, I have started a service on my old SP25/3 and taken off the turntable. The next is the main gear cam, but it will not shift off the shaft. The circlip has been removed and I do not want to use too much force. Is it likely to be the hard grease issue? David Last edited by AC/HL; 9th Feb 2016 at 9:46 pm. Reason: Thread split

9th Feb 2016, 9:51 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3. Hello and welcome. Yes it is! Use some WD40 and heat from a hairdryer. Don't force things or you'll loosen the post which the cam rotates on. N.

9th Feb 2016, 11:55 pm	#3
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,224	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3. I usually heat the cam with a powerful hairdryer then when its really hot gently lever it up with two flat bladed screwdrivers under the cam. Do not force anything, keep heating until it does come off. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

12th Feb 2016, 10:36 pm	#4
colebrooker Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 51	Re: Garrard SP25 MK3. Thanks Chaps, just the advice I needed. David.