Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

BBRecorder · 23rd Nov 2014, 6:04 pm

Thanks for identifying my SP25 MK.II deck.

It's symptoms before it got put in the loft was that the needle, tried new ones, got stuck towards the end of the record.

Any suggestions as to what to do with it and the matching loudspeakers with their specific and limited impedance value.

Thanks in anticipation.

Black Box Recorder

Station X · 24th Nov 2014, 10:26 pm

If it's got speakers it will be a record player rather than a deck. What is the make and model?

Beobloke · 25th Nov 2014, 4:31 pm

The 'getting stuck towards the end of the record' issue sounds like the usual Garrard Grease Syndrome on the main camwheel.

Audio1950 · 25th Nov 2014, 6:29 pm

Take the large cog under the turntable off, and remove the little brass coloured trip pawl attached to the cog, noting how it is fitted. Thoroughly clean the parts of old grease, and reassemble, but don't oil or grease any part of it. Operation depends of friction alone, and lubrication will make it stick again.

Barry

Michael Maurice · 25th Nov 2014, 11:30 pm

You may find it difficult removing the cog and the brass trip pawl. If that's the case, don't try and force it, heat it up with a hairdryer and lever it up without rotating it. Do the same carefully with the trip pawl.

GP49000 · 2nd Jan 2015, 5:36 am

Automatic trip repair on Garrard Autoslim-chassis units of which the SP25 Mk II is one:

Bush SRP51 Garrard 3500 autochanger

Go to Post No. 3 for instructions and a diagram.

There should be a way to make this post a sticky!

AC/HL · 2nd Jan 2015, 11:24 am

Now done, if you would like to augment, or amend it in any way, please PM one of the Moderators.

23rd Nov 2014, 6:04 pm	#1
BBRecorder Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 13	Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. Thanks for identifying my SP25 MK.II deck. It's symptoms before it got put in the loft was that the needle, tried new ones, got stuck towards the end of the record. Any suggestions as to what to do with it and the matching loudspeakers with their specific and limited impedance value. Thanks in anticipation. Black Box Recorder

24th Nov 2014, 10:26 pm	#2
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 22,841	Re: Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. If it's got speakers it will be a record player rather than a deck. What is the make and model? __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

25th Nov 2014, 4:31 pm	#3
Beobloke Heptode Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 979	Re: Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. The 'getting stuck towards the end of the record' issue sounds like the usual Garrard Grease Syndrome on the main camwheel.

25th Nov 2014, 6:29 pm	#4
Audio1950 Rest in Peace Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittlesey, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 3,776	Re: Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. Take the large cog under the turntable off, and remove the little brass coloured trip pawl attached to the cog, noting how it is fitted. Thoroughly clean the parts of old grease, and reassemble, but don't oil or grease any part of it. Operation depends of friction alone, and lubrication will make it stick again. Barry

25th Nov 2014, 11:30 pm	#5
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,681	Re: Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. You may find it difficult removing the cog and the brass trip pawl. If that's the case, don't try and force it, heat it up with a hairdryer and lever it up without rotating it. Do the same carefully with the trip pawl. __________________ Forum Moderator www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk

2nd Jan 2015, 5:36 am	#6
GP49000 Hexode Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, California, USA. Posts: 405	Re: Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. Automatic trip repair on Garrard Autoslim-chassis units of which the SP25 Mk II is one: Bush SRP51 Garrard 3500 autochanger Go to Post No. 3 for instructions and a diagram. There should be a way to make this post a sticky!

2nd Jan 2015, 11:24 am	#7
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,649	Re: Garrard SP25 MK.II deck problems. Now done, if you would like to augment, or amend it in any way, please PM one of the Moderators.