One for Thorens tweakers

Klimon · 10th October 2008, 06:19 PM

What's the standard technical procedure to remove the 'thingies'* used on my thorens td160 to hold the control knobs (on/off and arm-lift) and motor pulley tight into place?

* small, round metal clip; generic component I never before encountered.

Thanks!

Simon

kevinkr · 11th October 2008, 03:41 PM

You must be talking about c-clips. There are tools you can buy that will aid in their removal, but you can also insert a small screw between the open ends, twist slightly to spread them and simultaneously use another small driver to lift the c-clip off. Be careful though as they have a marked tendency to fly off and disappear.. Some hardware stores do stock them however.

Klimon · 11th October 2008, 10:05 PM

Aah, a C-clip is what you call it

Meanwhile I've removed several (the thorens is packed with these things) with a small pair of scissors taking special care not to damage the one holding the motor pulley; the only one I'll need to reuse. Good to know I can get a replacement in case I break it.

Simon

10th October 2008, 06:19 PM	#1
Klimon diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Leuven	One for Thorens tweakers What's the standard technical procedure to remove the 'thingies'* used on my thorens td160 to hold the control knobs (on/off and arm-lift) and motor pulley tight into place? * small, round metal clip; generic component I never before encountered. Thanks! Simon

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kevinkr diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Blog Entries: 6	You must be talking about c-clips. There are tools you can buy that will aid in their removal, but you can also insert a small screw between the open ends, twist slightly to spread them and simultaneously use another small driver to lift the c-clip off. Be careful though as they have a marked tendency to fly off and disappear.. Some hardware stores do stock them however. __________________ www.kta-hifi.net

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11th October 2008, 10:05 PM	#3
Klimon diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Leuven	Aah, a C-clip is what you call it Meanwhile I've removed several (the thorens is packed with these things) with a small pair of scissors taking special care not to damage the one holding the motor pulley; the only one I'll need to reuse. Good to know I can get a replacement in case I break it. Simon

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