Hi Chris! THANK YOU for repairing the Westinghouse record player that Ray passed along to you. I didnt exoect to see it again much less HEAR it! I was incredibly surprised, excited and blown away by the selfless gesture. I'm feeling like a kid on christmas morning! It sounds magnificent - crisp and nostalgic. I cant wait to show my mother. My dad purchased it circa 1957 - around the time they were married. It was later replaced with a Magnavox stereo cabinet which i also inherited before he passed in 2003 (& quiickly donated soon after). I appeeciate your talent, skill, & kindness- thank you so very much!
I spent my day today , Sunday, watching all of your videos over and over on the RCA 45 RPM changer. I'm an expert now and will know what to do whenever I tun into any problems. Thank you for the education. You are a great teacher. I love your sense of humor and that special laugh. I once did this work at the RCA service Depot back in the 1970's. You impart very important information to us. Thanks so much, Chris!
Thanks, I'll be using your videos in the near future as I have all my parts purchased and am ready to do my first rebuild/restore of a 45J2. Can't wait!!! PS.... I'll be keeping all my clips and washers separated, I know I'd mix 'em up somehow!
Nice and very helpful video. I recently picked up my RCA 7HF45 45 record player at a thrift store and it had some problems. The turntable doesn't turn, and the amp works. The RP-190 changer is the same, but I'll do the same repair when I'm going to make a video of it later this week.
very cool,thanks for this.can you show us how to remove the idler from the motor? mine needs a new idler but im not sure how to get it off?i know its probably simple right,lol
Does this disassembly also apply to a 45-j-2 ? Bought one today and the tone arm does not move when cycled. The platter can be stalled by hand very easy, and the rubber motor mounts are gone.
Don't touch the rubber when you're doing this. Oil and rubber don't mix. Also, I recommend using damping fluid (used in better turntables for queuing) instead of axle grease (3:48). It's thick and sticky, and doesn't break down. Otherwise, a wonderful video.
broke mine down already and putting back together. on initial dissassembly, a 2 1/2" straight rod (copper, but blackened thru time) fell out from somewhere, cant figure out where it goes back. I saw it in your video barely in the background but you made not reference to it..do you know where it goes back?
Hi Chris! THANK YOU for repairing the Westinghouse record player that Ray passed along to you. I didnt exoect to see it again much less HEAR it! I was incredibly surprised, excited and blown away by the selfless gesture.
I'm feeling like a kid on christmas morning!
It sounds magnificent - crisp and nostalgic. I cant wait to show my mother. My dad purchased it circa 1957 - around the time they were married. It was later replaced with a Magnavox stereo cabinet which i also inherited before he passed in 2003 (& quiickly donated soon after).
I appeeciate your talent, skill, & kindness- thank you so very much!
I spent my day today , Sunday, watching all of your videos over and over on the RCA 45 RPM changer. I'm an expert now and will know what to do whenever I tun into any problems. Thank you for the education. You are a great teacher. I love your sense of humor and that special laugh. I once did this work at the RCA service Depot back in the 1970's. You impart very important information to us. Thanks so much, Chris!
That was fun!! I love when the phone rings when you are taping then its a sales call on top of it.
"Parts unknown" - Ha! That's me, before your informative and thorough demonstration. "Parts known", hopefully, after I start on one of mine.
You are gone from us now but not forgotten.
You made that look so easy!! ☺☺ A true professional as you don''t have to separate the various(many) smart clips, etc.!
Very nice informative video, with very clear visual as well as verbal instructions.
Thanks, I'll be using your videos in the near future as I have all my parts purchased and am ready to do my first rebuild/restore of a 45J2. Can't wait!!! PS.... I'll be keeping all my clips and washers separated, I know I'd mix 'em up somehow!
Thanks for document the breakdown of this changer. I have two that I need to do in the near future.
@6452ss It has the Decca nameplate, but was built by RCA. It even has the extra hole in the motorboard for the RCA Victor logo.
Thank you for this valuable information. I finally got mine up and running thanks to you!
Nice and very helpful video. I recently picked up my RCA 7HF45 45 record player at a thrift store and it had some problems. The turntable doesn't turn, and the amp works. The RP-190 changer is the same, but I'll do the same repair when I'm going to make a video of it later this week.
I personally cant wait for the next video!
You're an ace! Any chance you offer a repair/rebuild service? Thank you!
very cool,thanks for this.can you show us how to remove the idler from the motor?
mine needs a new idler but im not sure how to get it off?i know its probably simple
right,lol
Does this disassembly also apply to a 45-j-2 ? Bought one today and the tone arm does not move when cycled. The platter can be stalled by hand very easy, and the rubber motor mounts are gone.
nvmnd, figured it out..it goes up thru the end articulation of the changing arm :)
Thanks for the video tutorial!
Don't touch the rubber when you're doing this. Oil and rubber don't mix. Also, I recommend using damping fluid (used in better turntables for queuing) instead of axle grease (3:48). It's thick and sticky, and doesn't break down. Otherwise, a wonderful video.
Hi Chris! What is the screw size that you are using for stands to make it easier to work on the mechanism? Thanks!
Can you use telephone wire in the tone arm vice the original wire. This is on a RCA phonograph 45 EY 2
just got my first repair unit from phil vourtis wish me luck!!!
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Do you restore these for a price? Just got one and it is beyond what my hands can do to repair. Where can I contact you?
broke mine down already and putting back together. on initial dissassembly, a 2 1/2" straight rod (copper, but blackened thru time) fell out from somewhere, cant figure out where it goes back. I saw it in your video barely in the background but you made not reference to it..do you know where it goes back?
Could you tell me the correct cartridge and needle replacement for the EY2 RCA record player. Thanks for all the valuable information.
Where do I send my player for repair, I assume you do repairs.
@calvertsch SMALL CLIPS--SORRY
Good practical videos. Thanks! Fresh motor grommets are available at tubesandmore com, part no. P-R407. Great tip on the changer drive wheel.
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