Dual 1219 needs help!

[DualTriode]

Hello,
Dual 1219 needs help.
This TT I believe is stuck somewhere midcycle between start and stop. I hope that it is not broken. Does anyone have any experience to offer to gently nudge this thing into operation?
Once it is going I would like to lubricate the critical spots. Does anyone have lubrication instructions?
DT
All just for Fun!

[bunkie]

Hi DT,

I used to work in an authorized Dual repair shop. Here's what you need to do:

Remove the c-clip that holds the platter down and lift off the platter. Under the platter, you will find a large gear-like object which is the cam that drives the movement of the tonearm. What usually happens is that the cam and the little trigger mounted to the cam get seriously gummed up. In most cases, the repair is simply to disassemble the mechanism (the cam is held on with a c-clip), clean the parts with a solvent to remove the gum and to reassemble it using a little light machine oil.

The other thing you will probably find is that the rubber drive wheel has hardened. This was a common replacement part. That could be tough to replace considering Dual's demise. In some cases, the rubber can be restored using a camphor-based product used for rubber products (unfortunately, I can't remember the name, it's been about 35 years).

These are great turntables, very well made and are definitely worth restoring. The entire job should take you no more than 30-45 minutes.

[aardvarkash10]

Originally Posted by DualTriode

Hello,
Dual 1219 needs help.
This TT I believe is stuck somewhere midcycle between start and stop. I hope that it is not broken. Does anyone have any experience to offer to gently nudge this thing into operation?
Once it is going I would like to lubricate the critical spots. Does anyone have lubrication instructions?
DT
All just for Fun!

Hiya DT! Go to www.vinylengine.com and check out the Dual forum there - plenty of assistance! Also the library is well stocked with service manuals - the 1219 Service Manual is there i think, but if not, the 1229 should suffice.

If you do need an idler wheel, you can do a lot worse than contacting Gary at thevoiceofmusic.com. Heres a link to the page for your idler - only $25 USD!!!

[DualTriode]

Originally Posted by aardvarkash10

Hiya DT! Go to www.vinylengine.com and check out the Dual forum there - plenty of assistance! Also the library is well stocked with service manuals - the 1219 Service Manual is there i think, but if not, the 1229 should suffice.

If you do need an idler wheel, you can do a lot worse than contacting Gary at thevoiceofmusic.com. Heres a link to the page for your idler - only $25 USD!!!

Thank You aardvarkash10 and bunkie for the information and links.
I have down loaded the service manual I am getting after the gunk on the cam.
DT
All just for Fun!