What should I be looking for? I'd never seen a Beogram 8000-series model in the flesh until I acquired mine, so I don't know what this slider looks like. What might be a source for a replacement, if mine is truly missing? Also, how can I be sure that the old one didn't break off, making replacement difficult, if not impossible? I'm a

I see the scale there, just no slider. If the slider is within the chassis, I have yet to see it. The unit is currently fitted with a MMC20E, and I know that this model came fitted with a MMC20CL (probably whose stylus guard was jamming the arm carriage), so I'm guessing it's tracking far too lightly for the lower-end cartridge. Again, I hope

Well, I decided to give it one more try. Re-fitted the subplatter, and applied power. Miraculously, the arm mechanism began moving back to the rest position! As you correctly surmised (of course), the culprit was indeed something underneath the arm mechanism: a MMC20-type cartridge stylus guard. The arm mechanism now moves properly to all parts of the

Should I unscrew those two screws near the back? According to the service manual I have, you loosen both screws, then tighten the bottom screw gently, move the sensor arm until it's 90º to the rod, then tighten both screws. Is there a way to turn these screws without removing the lid? Believe me, I've had more than enough experience with

Thanks so much for the instructions! When it comes to stuff like this, I'm usually too cautious with removing plastic parts, in the fear that I might remove one the wrong way (or one secured by something else), breaking something that's stayed intact for several decades through the sheer fact that it hasn't been messed with. I managed to

Here are some pictures of the unit. First, the top, as it sits now. I have placed the tonearm cover panel on top of it's hinge, loose. Now, a close-up of the two arms. Definitely some sort of bend to the sensor arm. Next, the tonearm area, with the cover removed. Note the orientation of the cover hinge. Finally, another picture of the top, this

Thanks for the replies! [quote user="Dillen"]I'm afraid a cap kit won't solve these problems, or at least not all of them:[/quote] Yeah, I figured it wouldn't be a quick fix. It seems like very few of the turntables I've worked on are. As always, the seller at the flea market insisted that the unit was in perfectly working

Hello everyone! Just added a Beogram 8000 to my stable of Beograms. Unfortunately, like many of these, this one has some issues. Here are the ones I've noticed thus far: 1. As often happens, the foam tape that once held the tonearm cover panel to it's hinge, as well as the platter surround piece, have come loose. What is the best way to replace