07-26-2020, 09:06 PM
Hi ItalStallion,
I know the post is old but if you're following, here's my $0/02:
The Record Changer appears to be V-M (Voice of Music), popular turntable for most American brands except most Magnavox (used Collaro) and most RCA (Built their own?). Rather simple turntable, decent. There are a few V-M sites on the WWW, some U Tube vids on disassembly and cleaning. Biggest issue with these (and almost any other turntable of this vintage was the idler wheel (capstan roller) and spring The roller dries out, losing traction. These are no longer manufactured and require rebuilding Think that even NOS Idlers are going to be dry. Several ePay sites offer rebuilt idler wheels. Next biggest is the motor bushings. (Motor is Alliance Genie.) Third biggest is the "changer mechanism". They were usually lubricated with a white lithium grease like Lubriplate ™. Guaranteed that has dried out. Rubber motor mount grommets may also require replacement. There are a few websites
I don't have specific documentation but you could lube the turntable hub and bearing with a good machine oil. ditto the tonearm. The Drive motor bearings are likely "Oilite", but likely require lubrication The motor is easily disassembled and the armature is usually self centering. Otherwise shim during assembly and remove the shims. Note, make sure that you don't assemble the motor upside down, it will turn backwards. (Found that out as a kid, and in 7th Grade, disassembled the Classroom Telechron clock and reassembled to run it backwards. Sister Margaret Miriam was not amused.) There are felt pads around the oilite bearings and a drop of oil helps. Be VERY careful not to over lube and absolutely do not get any oil on the idler wheel!!! Less is more. The cam mechanism is going to be more difficult. Degreasing the mech is a good idea. Take pix of the location of grease if attempting to disassemble or degrease.
Regarding the speakers, the set may play rather nice with what is there. Not very high tech;2 way and 3 way speakers when the woofer is a 6X9 radio grade speaker in an open back cabinet were a marketing ploy to sell these systems as having the same technology as Fisher, Scott, etc. If there is an aux input, pipe through something from an iPod to evaluate the sound. MP3s will usually sound better than vinyl (sorry purists).
Good Luck.
John "MrFixr" Stroh
I know the post is old but if you're following, here's my $0/02:
The Record Changer appears to be V-M (Voice of Music), popular turntable for most American brands except most Magnavox (used Collaro) and most RCA (Built their own?). Rather simple turntable, decent. There are a few V-M sites on the WWW, some U Tube vids on disassembly and cleaning. Biggest issue with these (and almost any other turntable of this vintage was the idler wheel (capstan roller) and spring The roller dries out, losing traction. These are no longer manufactured and require rebuilding Think that even NOS Idlers are going to be dry. Several ePay sites offer rebuilt idler wheels. Next biggest is the motor bushings. (Motor is Alliance Genie.) Third biggest is the "changer mechanism". They were usually lubricated with a white lithium grease like Lubriplate ™. Guaranteed that has dried out. Rubber motor mount grommets may also require replacement. There are a few websites
I don't have specific documentation but you could lube the turntable hub and bearing with a good machine oil. ditto the tonearm. The Drive motor bearings are likely "Oilite", but likely require lubrication The motor is easily disassembled and the armature is usually self centering. Otherwise shim during assembly and remove the shims. Note, make sure that you don't assemble the motor upside down, it will turn backwards. (Found that out as a kid, and in 7th Grade, disassembled the Classroom Telechron clock and reassembled to run it backwards. Sister Margaret Miriam was not amused.) There are felt pads around the oilite bearings and a drop of oil helps. Be VERY careful not to over lube and absolutely do not get any oil on the idler wheel!!! Less is more. The cam mechanism is going to be more difficult. Degreasing the mech is a good idea. Take pix of the location of grease if attempting to disassemble or degrease.
Regarding the speakers, the set may play rather nice with what is there. Not very high tech;2 way and 3 way speakers when the woofer is a 6X9 radio grade speaker in an open back cabinet were a marketing ploy to sell these systems as having the same technology as Fisher, Scott, etc. If there is an aux input, pipe through something from an iPod to evaluate the sound. MP3s will usually sound better than vinyl (sorry purists).
Good Luck.
John "MrFixr" Stroh
"Do Justly, love Mercy and walk humbly with your God"- Micah 6:8
Best Regards,
MrFixr55
