Great work. I collect old fisher price toys. Mostly pull toys but love the record players. I have one with similar problems so your video gives me hope for restoration
Another fix is to retread the rubber. I took a rubber band almost the same width of the black rubber, cut it and slowly super glued it to the outside of the black rubber to give It thickness again. You have to make sure when the rubber band reaches the other end of itself you make a nice clean junction. This worked for me.
Thank you so much for this video. Now I'm anxious to finesse getting the four screws out of the bottom of it. If I can find the TriPoint screwdriver or something. Wish you had a demo on how you modify the Allen wrench
In cleaning my player, I didn't notice some cord damage while troubleshooting: little electric shock zap, not good. Eager to fully fix, but watch out everybody
I had the same issue and guess what! I just cleaned the axel and re aplied grease to help with the drag. Fixed. Thank you so much for the tips regardless.
Nicely done, mate. I have one of these on the way for my 3 year old. I had a similar one back in '80, when I was a little guy. She enjoys playing my Audio Technica AT120, but I can't let her do it unattended just yet. I think she will enjoy carrying this around, just like I did 36 years ago. Having to make the screwdriver is BOGUS. I'm not looking forward to that part. Maybe I can borrow yours? Then, when I get the screws out, I'll cut a slot in the screw heads so that I can use a flat head next time.
Nice job! I saw Bryan's ( Radiotvphononut') video on attempted to repair or restored the same player, and then he ended up dismantling the player, so that he saved it for parts, because he doesn't used them that much anymore. It was a typical EOL video that he made a few days ago. This is even worst than the Crosley or any other cheapo record player that Fisher-Price made.
was friends with FISHER PRICE REP, found way to beat the security screws and repaired many a player after they were scrapped from the box stores...................the rubber would loosen or fall off wheel
@@AlanKassoff I'm trying to repair mine of the same model for my son and I'm having trouble with the sound too. Wish I could find a serious answer too!
After you cut the gasket, what did the final outer & inner diameters measure? I'm asking this because I wonder if I could use a cam lock fitting gasket.
screw trick (i read somewhere in the comments, so i don't take credit) : dremel a small slot in the middle of a flathead screwdriver. you have to work it just right - getting only 2 of the 3 grooves is hard- but once loose it's downhill! I put regular screws in as a courtesy for the next sucker who just might pay WAY too much trying to capture the lost happiness and innocence of childhood!!! (PS: i've turned mine into a cheesy guitar amp!)
I was able to get mine open by using a two bit screw, by positioning it in two of the holes and applying some downward force on the bit. Not easy, but less work than making your own tool.
I have an a fisher price vacuum that I am fixing. I cant figure out how to get the gearbox together. Would you like me to mail it to you to make a video? I cant find any info online
I found a place on-line that has the parts to restore the performance of these “Close-And-Play” #825 record players: the tri-Y security screw removal tool (necessary to take the case apart to replace the rubber idler wheel rubber ring (the “drive tire”), the drive tire itself, as well as diamond needles for these players: www.thisoldtoy.com/L_FP_Set/Pg_Trade-buttons/Pg_Trade-accessories-maint.html
How much do you want for your homemade screw bit!? I'm so fed up with the slow speed, I'm dying to open it up! I saw some tri wing bits online but it doesn't look like the center shape is right. No way can I make my own like you did- how did you even do that, with a dremel tool? Amazing
any chance you'd mail me that bit? I'll mail it eight back after I open this puppy up! My son is dying for me to get it working again. for him. thanks!
I don't remember if l had a Fisher Price record player or not. I do remember having an actual record player as a child, but that it was blue and could take LPs.
You can buy that rubber wheel for $25. It's called a driver wheel TOT42. www.thisoldtoy.com/l_fp_set/pg_trade-buttons/Pg_Trade-accessories-maint.html I found one on ebay for under $2. Just search for "Gasket outside diameter 52mm, thickness 3mm (select inside dia, material, pack)"
+HowToWith GEO: You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. What you called a "bar" is correctly called a "capstan". The rubber-tyred when is the "idler wheel" and drives the platter from the inside of the rim in what is collectively referred to as a "rim drive". What you loosely referred to as the "volume control" is the mono amplifier circuitry on the printed circuit board mounted vertically near the front of the player. And in your description you referred to a "Fisher Price Record Player/ Phonograph"....That's a tautology as either term, Record Player or Phonograph have the same meaning, so you're repeating yourself. Sort out your narration and learn the proper names for parts to avoid making yourself look and sound like a goose.
How bizarre that your comment is the only one that makes someone look like a goof. I'm glad you know so much about this but clearly you must be salty that the only thing you really know about is going away, and how dare some you tuber try to fix it without knowing the technical term for each piece.
@@pleasantdaletigerstv8326 I've known of rim-drive turntables, having a number of them at various times. The method is the most *BASIC* of drive mechanisms for phono turntables.
@@joshschoenly2777 Too many narrators make more mistakes than allowable when narrating videos due to a *total lack of research!* And your comment about me reduces you to the level of *TROLL!*
@@neilforbes416 Think about what your saying or continue being a hypocrite. I'm just bullying the bully who stuck out like a sore thumb in a thread. No need to give someone shit for not knowing terms, I still understood what he said.
man, oh man. This took me back. Played the exact same record on this same setup. Thanks!
I used three finishing nails epoxied together to loosen screws
Great work. I collect old fisher price toys. Mostly pull toys but love the record players. I have one with similar problems so your video gives me hope for restoration
I imagine a LOT of kids listened to their Disney/Buena Vista read-along records on these players!
I did.
Another fix is to retread the rubber. I took a rubber band almost the same width of the black rubber, cut it and slowly super glued it to the outside of the black rubber to give It thickness again. You have to make sure when the rubber band reaches the other end of itself you make a nice clean junction. This worked for me.
You could use a paper mate pen and a lighter to make a mold. Worked for me. Once these screws are out replace with normal headed screws.
use three finishing nails epoxied together to make a driver
Thank you so much for this video. Now I'm anxious to finesse getting the four screws out of the bottom of it. If I can find the TriPoint screwdriver or something. Wish you had a demo on how you modify the Allen wrench
In cleaning my player, I didn't notice some cord damage while troubleshooting: little electric shock zap, not good. Eager to fully fix, but watch out everybody
I had the same issue and guess what! I just cleaned the axel and re aplied grease to help with the drag. Fixed.
Thank you so much for the tips regardless.
That's awesome, thanks for letting us know!!
Nicely done, mate. I have one of these on the way for my 3 year old. I had a similar one back in '80, when I was a little guy. She enjoys playing my Audio Technica AT120, but I can't let her do it unattended just yet.
I think she will enjoy carrying this around, just like I did 36 years ago.
Having to make the screwdriver is BOGUS. I'm not looking forward to that part. Maybe I can borrow yours? Then, when I get the screws out, I'll cut a slot in the screw heads so that I can use a flat head next time.
Nice job! I saw Bryan's ( Radiotvphononut') video on attempted to repair or restored the same player, and then he ended up dismantling the player, so that he saved it for parts, because he doesn't used them that much anymore. It was a typical EOL video that he made a few days ago. This is even worst than the Crosley or any other cheapo record player that Fisher-Price made.
I had one of those when I was a kid!
was friends with FISHER PRICE REP, found way to beat the security screws and repaired many a player after they were scrapped from the box stores...................the rubber would loosen or fall off wheel
Did you ever figure out how to get the arm/needle off? We just got one of these and it’s not sending noise to the speaker :-(
I have one of these exact models, but the audio cuts in and out randomly. Any suggestions?
I probably has a loose wire or it needs a new needle.
@@AlanKassoff I'm trying to repair mine of the same model for my son and I'm having trouble with the sound too. Wish I could find a serious answer too!
Really
I have the blue model can the needle be replaced?
After you cut the gasket, what did the final outer & inner diameters measure? I'm asking this because I wonder if I could use a cam lock fitting gasket.
screw trick (i read somewhere in the comments, so i don't take credit) : dremel a small slot in the middle of a flathead screwdriver. you have to work it just right - getting only 2 of the 3 grooves is hard- but once loose it's downhill! I put regular screws in as a courtesy for the next sucker who just might pay WAY too much trying to capture the lost happiness and innocence of childhood!!! (PS: i've turned mine into a cheesy guitar amp!)
I was able to get mine open by using a two bit screw, by positioning it in two of the holes and applying some downward force on the bit. Not easy, but less work than making your own tool.
Hola, tengo ese tocadiscos pero la bocina está descompuesta. ¿Se puede arreglar?
USE THE RUBBER SEAL FROM A OIL FILTER. THEY ARE PERFECT!!!
Oh really? Sounds great! Do you know the size? I mean...are the rubber seals of an oil filter of a standard size?
Ya?
make a solution called belt restore, wipe the rubber with it and re install
Put an adhesive felt strip where the cover rests on the back of the base
What about the needle, I found mine from childhood, but needle is busted, thanks
I have an a fisher price vacuum that I am fixing. I cant figure out how to get the gearbox together. Would you like me to mail it to you to make a video? I cant find any info online
I found a place on-line that has the parts to restore the performance of these “Close-And-Play” #825 record players: the tri-Y security screw removal tool (necessary to take the case apart to replace the rubber idler wheel rubber ring (the “drive tire”), the drive tire itself, as well as diamond needles for these players: www.thisoldtoy.com/L_FP_Set/Pg_Trade-buttons/Pg_Trade-accessories-maint.html
Great site thank you 😊
I have this same model I will give away. I imagine it needs a new needle but seems mechanically fine. Where can I donate it/give it away?
How much do you want for your homemade screw bit!? I'm so fed up with the slow speed, I'm dying to open it up! I saw some tri wing bits online but it doesn't look like the center shape is right. No way can I make my own like you did- how did you even do that, with a dremel tool? Amazing
small file, u need a vice
I have one of these, it runs fast. Any suggestions?
Turn the speed to the first setting
I need to make my own screwdriver!
Mine is making a loud knocking noise, now I know what’s inside of mine so I will be prepared. The wheel probably has a flat spot.
And in that Dark, Dark, box... There was a Ghost!! Blaaaaaaaaaaa 👻
great job
Before that, l had a sort of music box that could play three plastic records: Humpty Dumpty, Au Clair de Lune, and Edelweiss.
any chance you'd mail me that bit? I'll mail it eight back after I open this puppy up! My son is dying for me to get it working again. for him.
thanks!
take three long finishing nails epoxy them together and tape the head end , works great .wipe rubber with alcohol to restore some friction
I don't remember if l had a Fisher Price record player or not. I do remember having an actual record player as a child, but that it was blue and could take LPs.
The wheel is called an idler wheel. You can probably find one online.
you're awesome
Wish I had the courage to do this.
Did you call Fisher Price and ask them if that o-ring is still manufactured?
Dude they would probably answer the phone and not even know what you’re talking about!😆😆😆
You can buy that rubber wheel for $25. It's called a driver wheel TOT42. www.thisoldtoy.com/l_fp_set/pg_trade-buttons/Pg_Trade-accessories-maint.html
I found one on ebay for under $2. Just search for "Gasket outside diameter 52mm, thickness 3mm (select inside dia, material, pack)"
SBR is red rubber for water lines. NBR is oil / gas resistant rubber. EPDM is appliance rubber. I went with EPDM.
@@Richard.Sanchez What did you choose for the inside diameter?
What is the inside diameter or how did you look it up?
Can u sell me that tool for mine please
Bro u should've played some Michael Bolton lmao!
Ficou com barulho. O conserto
A vcr belt would have done
Conversa demais
45'S...OR, 35'S!!! LOL
+HowToWith GEO: You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. What you called a "bar" is correctly called a "capstan". The rubber-tyred when is the "idler wheel" and drives the platter from the inside of the rim in what is collectively referred to as a "rim drive". What you loosely referred to as the "volume control" is the mono amplifier circuitry on the printed circuit board mounted vertically near the front of the player. And in your description you referred to a "Fisher Price Record Player/ Phonograph"....That's a tautology as either term, Record Player or Phonograph have the same meaning, so you're repeating yourself. Sort out your narration and learn the proper names for parts to avoid making yourself look and sound like a goose.
How bizarre that your comment is the only one that makes someone look like a goof. I'm glad you know so much about this but clearly you must be salty that the only thing you really know about is going away, and how dare some you tuber try to fix it without knowing the technical term for each piece.
@@pleasantdaletigerstv8326 I've known of rim-drive turntables, having a number of them at various times. The method is the most *BASIC* of drive mechanisms for phono turntables.
@@neilforbes416 while you're hammering people about terms you're ignorant to knowing that's immature.
@@joshschoenly2777 Too many narrators make more mistakes than allowable when narrating videos due to a *total lack of research!* And your comment about me reduces you to the level of *TROLL!*
@@neilforbes416 Think about what your saying or continue being a hypocrite. I'm just bullying the bully who stuck out like a sore thumb in a thread. No need to give someone shit for not knowing terms, I still understood what he said.