5/4/2023 0 Comments Garrard turntableEddy brake disc is checked for flatness, replaced if necessary, and carefully set at the correct height.New up-rated spark suppressor is installed.This is an important step that some other builders overlook. New motor suspension spring dampers are installed.Electrical switch contacts are inspected and cleaned, and replaced when necessary.Your motor is reassembled, and checked for correct operating speed, and adjusted as necessary for ideal long term, quiet running performance. The motor shaft is carefully micro polished by hand. The wiring harness and wiring block terminals, solder joints are inspected. The thrust end of the motor shaft is inspected, and resurfaced if necessary. A new motor thrust ball bearing is installed. We use a multi-step process to fully clean the old oil and residue from the old sintered bronze bushings, and recharge them with the correct lubricant in a vacuum chamber. We stock new pressed sintered bronze bushings and will advise you if they need to be replaced. The tempo linkage pivot is checked to be sure that it is parallel with the motor spindle, as these are sometimes bent from poor handling. The motor bushings and rotor axle journals are measured with highly precise measuring equipment. Linkages, hardware, and other parts are deep cleaned in our powerful ultrasonic tank.This level of cleaning of the chassis yields results that amaze us in most every single case. ![]() The chassis is thoroughly cleaned and polished, Cream enamel chassis’ and Hammertone chassis’ are treated differently to preserve the original sheen and quality of each finish.The unit is fully disassembled down to the bare chassis, the motor, main bearing, all assemblies, linkages and knobs are disassembled.We generally contact you immediately after unpacking and inspection. On arrival at our facility, your 301 is inspected to confirm that it travelled safely, and to assess it’s current condition.After we service your deck, you can expect many years of trouble-free operation. Fully Restored Garrard 301 including linkages re-plated in Yellow Zinc, a new wiring harness, new springs throughout, and a new main bearing housing All work that we do is backed by a limited 2 year warranty on labor and installed parts.
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