I repair the hinges all the time. 1) unhook the other end from the little bracket...this releases the spring. 2) get a finishing brad nail and get the correct sized drill bit. 3) drill a hole through one side of the plastic and continue to and through the other side. 4) use pliers to push the brad through the holes trapping the top spring. 5) attach the bottom end of the spring on the hook bracket....watch your fingers if it slips it will get you pretty good. 5) you can make them pretty or leave as is. I just put a stip of tape inside and jb weld the missing piece, sand and use a satin paint marker. Looks good when done. This, of course, takes an hour or so to do. Akai direct drives from this era are great units. Really cool. Nice platters.
Great video, the Akai AP-207 is the same line as the AP-206 which you serviced a few months ago (the difference is the 207 is fully automatic and the 206 is semiautomatic). Remember that you replaced the two blue Sanyo caps on that turntable and explained the reasons. Greets from Mexico.
Do you think the speed issue had anything to do with those capacitors or was it the cleaning of the pot and servicing the motor more so. I have the same issue with my Akai 206
How true is it? Cleaning a cemented diamond stylus tip never, use alcohol. Because alcohol breaks down the cement. Only use alcohol on a nude diamond stylus. Because a nude stylus is pressed in not cemented.
I repair the hinges all the time.
1) unhook the other end from the little bracket...this releases the spring.
2) get a finishing brad nail and get the correct sized drill bit.
3) drill a hole through one side of the plastic and continue to and through the other side.
4) use pliers to push the brad through the holes trapping the top spring.
5) attach the bottom end of the spring on the hook bracket....watch your fingers if it slips it will get you pretty good.
5) you can make them pretty or leave as is. I just put a stip of tape inside and jb weld the missing piece, sand and use a satin paint marker. Looks good when done.
This, of course, takes an hour or so to do.
Akai direct drives from this era are great units. Really cool. Nice platters.
You should make a video!
Great video, the Akai AP-207 is the same line as the AP-206 which you serviced a few months ago (the difference is the 207 is fully automatic and the 206 is semiautomatic).
Remember that you replaced the two blue Sanyo caps on that turntable and explained the reasons.
Greets from Mexico.
enjoyed the process!! Still love my Dual, but becoming a fan of Akai TT. I had a beautiful Akai cassette deck but got rid when belts became tired.
Do you think the speed issue had anything to do with those capacitors or was it the cleaning of the pot and servicing the motor more so. I have the same issue with my Akai 206
Very nice Akai turntable
And again, Great video ✌️
How true is it? Cleaning a cemented diamond stylus tip never, use alcohol. Because alcohol breaks down the cement. Only use alcohol on a nude diamond stylus. Because a nude stylus is pressed in not cemented.
Been cleaning bonded and non-bonded stylii for 40 years with a little alcohol. Never had a diamond break loose yet.
Have the same Sanyo capacitors what part number for the .47 25v confused by the ( . )
How often should you service the spindle and reoil
Every 5 years or so
When should reoil the bearings? Mine turntable isn't a year old yet but just wondering! I have a Fluance!
Not for a long time. Maybe 5 years.
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