Collaro RC 456 issues - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Lostinga · 23rd Sep 2018, 10:29 pm

I’m working on a Magnavox branded Collaro changer. I am having problems with the tone arm returning to above the rest. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes the tone arm is not out of the way and a record will drop on top of it. I can’t figure out how to adjust the return position.

Michael Maurice · 23rd Sep 2018, 10:44 pm

You are probably aware that this is a very complicated record changer.

There are few adjustments and I suggest you leave them alone.

The problem is almost certainly due to dried out grease.

You have to ensure 'the gate' section is completely free of grease and oil and operates totally freely.

Ensure the cam gear and other gears are able to move as they should.

Lostinga · 9th Oct 2018, 4:36 am

Michael, you were correct. I took the changer completely apart and cleaned every part. I cleaned off all dried grease and then lightly relubed with white lithium grease. It functions perfectly now. Put a new needle on it and it sounds great too.

23rd Sep 2018, 10:29 pm	#1
Lostinga Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Posts: 2	Collaro RC 456 issues I’m working on a Magnavox branded Collaro changer. I am having problems with the tone arm returning to above the rest. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes the tone arm is not out of the way and a record will drop on top of it. I can’t figure out how to adjust the return position.

23rd Sep 2018, 10:44 pm	#2
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,224	Re: Collaro rc 456 issues You are probably aware that this is a very complicated record changer. There are few adjustments and I suggest you leave them alone. The problem is almost certainly due to dried out grease. You have to ensure 'the gate' section is completely free of grease and oil and operates totally freely. Ensure the cam gear and other gears are able to move as they should. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

9th Oct 2018, 4:36 am	#3
Lostinga Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Posts: 2	Re: Collaro RC 456 issues Michael, you were correct. I took the changer completely apart and cleaned every part. I cleaned off all dried grease and then lightly relubed with white lithium grease. It functions perfectly now. Put a new needle on it and it sounds great too.