Martin: Just to be on the safe side I got a replacement belt from Turntable Basics (an OB 25.1). This was not the complete solution - it is a lovely belt, but everything was as before. I reread your earlier post and decided to check the assembly a little closer - it seemed to be pretty rigid. With some assistance, it moved (as opposed to "swung"

Ok. The belt is probably the principal suspect. I'll clean everything anyway, as I have with the other units.Thanks for your clear and timely instructions. Steve

Martin: Sincere thanks for your quick and extremely helpful reply to my posting! That worked beautifully! I had been reluctant to pull on the center tap, but once I knew that it was the key, a little persistence popped it off. The problem is clearly exposed: it seems that the cam wheel no longer makes contact with the shaft (arrow in the photo). I am

I have inherited a relative's Beomaster 800 system with a Beogram 3000 turntable, Model GR3000, Type 5228, purchased in 1974. Sadly, it only functions when set on "17" (i.e. 45 RPM) but nowhere else. The belt is intact. When set in the "Manual - On" position, the motor can be heard, but the flywheel doesn't turn. My questions