Sanyo G3001 turntable removal - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Rudderflutter · 1st Jul 2020, 8:36 pm

Hi all
I've just inherited a Sanyo G3001 radio/cassete/record player unit. This was originally bought for my brother in law in around 1974 (we think). Its been in my 'in-laws' loft for 20 years at least. Generally its really nice, with its original Sanyo speakers.

It needs a little renovation...
First up I can see that the drive belt for the turntable has completely broken down to a soft mush. I've ordered a belt, but I can't figure out how to remove the turntable in order to change the belt. Its not a simple drop-on type, and there is no visible clip that can be removed. With care, I have pulled whilst bracing the spindle, but I don't want to damage it, its seems there may be an invisible means of attachment.

Would anyone be able to offer any advice?

Thanks in advance, Richard.

Edward Huggins · 2nd Jul 2020, 7:04 am

If you remove the platter mat there may be holes in the aluminium platter that will help you to "lever" it out with a gentle, but firm, side-to-side lateral movement. Let us know how you get on. The belts on the cassette mechanism may have suffered also.

Sanyo Guy · 12th Sep 2020, 7:03 pm

Richard,
Did you manage to work out how to remove the turntable?
I've just bought the same model and have the same problem. I've looked at the suggestions on other threads but no luck.
I'm pretty much stumped!
Ian

AC/HL · 12th Sep 2020, 8:48 pm

Three earlier threads may provide some help.
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=150521
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=134121
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=69133

Sanyo Guy · 13th Sep 2020, 10:53 am

Thanks Bill,
The wedge and sharp tap worked a treat for me.
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=134121
Cheers

1st Jul 2020, 8:36 pm	#1
Rudderflutter Diode Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: North Walsham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 1	Sanyo G3001 turntable removal Hi all I've just inherited a Sanyo G3001 radio/cassete/record player unit. This was originally bought for my brother in law in around 1974 (we think). Its been in my 'in-laws' loft for 20 years at least. Generally its really nice, with its original Sanyo speakers. It needs a little renovation... First up I can see that the drive belt for the turntable has completely broken down to a soft mush. I've ordered a belt, but I can't figure out how to remove the turntable in order to change the belt. Its not a simple drop-on type, and there is no visible clip that can be removed. With care, I have pulled whilst bracing the spindle, but I don't want to damage it, its seems there may be an invisible means of attachment. Would anyone be able to offer any advice? Thanks in advance, Richard.

2nd Jul 2020, 7:04 am	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,335	Re: Sanyo G3001 turntable removal If you remove the platter mat there may be holes in the aluminium platter that will help you to "lever" it out with a gentle, but firm, side-to-side lateral movement. Let us know how you get on. The belts on the cassette mechanism may have suffered also. __________________ Edward.

12th Sep 2020, 7:03 pm	#3
Sanyo Guy Diode Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Sanyo G3001 turntable removal Richard, Did you manage to work out how to remove the turntable? I've just bought the same model and have the same problem. I've looked at the suggestions on other threads but no luck. I'm pretty much stumped! Ian

12th Sep 2020, 8:48 pm	#4
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Sanyo G3001 turntable removal Three earlier threads may provide some help. https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=150521 https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=134121 https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=69133

13th Sep 2020, 10:53 am	#5
Sanyo Guy Diode Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: North Shields, Tyne and Wear, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Sanyo G3001 turntable removal Thanks Bill, The wedge and sharp tap worked a treat for me. https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=134121 Cheers