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Magnavox Micromatic Idler Wheel Issue

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Post by PhonoBrit Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:58 pm

Idler wheel pulls strong when engaged, however it seems to take a few seconds to engage and sometimes even longer or not at all. I was wondering if a spring might be missing. Any ideas? Photo attached

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Post by PhonoBrit Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:30 pm

Pulled off the idler wheel bracket and cleaned and lubed it. That seemed to fix the problem.

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