The belt for this turntable needs to be 305mm (fold) by 3mm. The rotation is perfect at 33.3 and 45.2 (acceptable)

Some people are just not mechanically inclined, they are great with electronics, but mechanical things are a completely different mindset. Older mechanics are the guys that excel fixing these turntables.

The TT you are servicing must be the PL-516, as the PL-518 is direct drive. Thanks for taking the time to post the video. Very helpful for how to access the pitch pot for cleaning. The PL-518 is very similar, except that there is one screw to remove, and the entire auto return assembly remains connected to the tone arm assembly.

I have a 5000a. I havent opened it up yet. How can I tell if it has the good or bad board in it? I know that the bad board is #1040, does it have numbers that I can easily see? If not where are they? Thanks!

This video is very helpful; thank you for doing it. Would it be possible for you to share the list of bulb type/ size/ voltage & current rating for the dial pointer, FM stereo indicator, Phono1, Phono2 & Aux bulbs, please? Thank you

I picked one up that works for $20. It turned on and weighed a ton so I took a chance on it. Thanks for the info on it

My Senior year in High School I could not afford to buy a SX 737, however I could afford to get the SA 7100 and later the TX 7100. I still have both and keep them for backup when my other receivers need repairs.

Extremely frustrating table to work on - And I don’t understand the love affair with it because the mechanic are metal sliding on metal that will always cause issues. There is no clearance on the sliding on / off mechanism which always Boggs down - Dual may be held in high esteem, but the 1019 is a collection of bogged down levers that will always cause trouble.

Great video. I just finished fixing my CP 1057F by reconnecting those jumper wires. In my case, the arm swings too much into the record. I discovered A and B wore already cut. Reconnected them and now it stop at perfect position.

I bought SX 980, about 5 yrs ago when price was ok, chose this because looks like Baby Brother to 1980.

I really enjoy your video's!

Thanks! I have a Beogeam 6500 with a tonearm issue. Hopefully, it will be an easy fix.

1010 are 1600

they are 900 now

Wow, that sucks! I ordered a Dual 1019 off ebay for $70~ and it arrived the same way except the plinth shattered into 5 pieces. I couldn't return it because of the deal I got and just glued everything back, now it looks fine. Without ebay, where do you source your turntables?

I used to owna PL-A25. It was a good turntable

Tell me about it; I've had two Pioneer tape decks destroyed when shipped by eBayers who were clueless about shipping heavy items. Without the factory original box, there's little chance of success.

How do you get the cover off?

I got mine for 40$ combined with a turntable! The amp was perfect however the turntable was a goner 😅😂

Just bought one of these and am hoping to restore it. This video was very informative. I hope to learn more.

Got my PL-10 this year for $150, local. Absolutely mint. Gotta appreciate people taking good care of stuff like this 😀

Mine (orig owner) doesn't power. Is there a fuse?

I've had a 1974 PL-10 for 45 years now. It's still in very good condition, all accessories, and the box. In 1979 my oldest sister moved out of state and left me her stereo system - Pioneer SX-434, PL-10, and pair of speakers. I was 14, this was my first stereo. I absolutely loved it and still do. Only in the past year have I discovered that this is all entry level and low power. Never knew that, never cared, still don't care. I recently had the SX-434 restored to spec and serviced the PL-10 myself - clean/lubricate the spindle, new belt, new cartridge - that's all there is to it. It's still my only turntable (except for Voice of Music 1200-series record changers in consoles).

What did you use to lube the spindle?

I Just fully serviced this model. It will not record. Goes into record..and nothing on PB. The tab in sensor has no switch associated to it. So these can record tab out??

I have the full auto version ( Stanton 681 EEE cart ) still works fine. the (to me ugly ) fake wood vinyl started peeling so I got it all of & to me looks better without. Couple years ago just for heck I got a new thorens 103 full auto , ( ortofon blue ). at 70 + I'm not gonna say I hear any difference. prefer Concert DVD's anyway , to me best improvement in HiFi since early 1970's leap in power.

I found mine at a local sweap meet, paid $35.00 for it just cleaned it new belt works great.

Excellent! I have a PL-41 and you walked me through the belt change and cleanup of that cap. I’m back in business! Thank you, sir!

The one thing a new turntable has that none of these 50-year-old tables have: a warranty. My brother had this turntable. It sucked. Can't come close to matching the sound my MoFi StudioDeck and UltraTracker combo. I'll take new any day.

With some easy modification there is a lot too win. Make a new solid wood plinth add a rubber with cork matt and a nice cartridge (Audio technica vm95 green) and they are way better then a new one.

Are you accepting local service projects?

I know that there are somewhat affordable new turntables offered, but since there are so many well-built, simple, vintage tt's still around, I can see why they are still popular. Those are all I own and enjoy.

NICE. 🎵🎵

I get a feeling that there are two sources for voice coil rub. One is that the voice coil is not circular and the other is that the surround dope has "fallen" down. Think the first thing to try is to move the driver 180 degree and wait some days to see if it's get better. The dope on the Altec can float around when it get hot. Question: What to use as dope for the surrounding? Is it black latex?

Fun to watch this. I purchased one new in 1971. Still have original box, receipt, and owners manual. I had it cleaned and relamped several years ago. I love this thing.

My Father and I went stereo shopping in 74’ we bought an SX-737 and SX-434 together for $420 CAD. Brother still has 737 my ex has the 434 probably for a door stop.

You would have been well served by reviewing the owners manual prior to starting the project. It won't "auto start" when you have it set to manual mode.

I lucked out on mine too. The dolby controls seem to need cleaning but the crackles clear up after a few minutes. I get tempted to move over to something simpler sometimes, but it passes.

Hello, My shell is touching in the dust cover, how to solve this please?

What kind of veneer is that do u have a link where to buy it at

Awesome video. Came here after digging for a great sounding 30wpc simple reciever with loudness/contour and a TINY footprint. Such great info. Any other gear you'd recommend that would be similar?

Is it best to measure the value the old trim pots are set to and install the new ones at a similar value before turning it on?

Wow.

how often are the caps bad on the board ? having some issue with mine with the solenoid not always working ...

I still have an 8080 that I bought in Japan in 1974. I was 20 years old and knew nothing about audio equipment. I chose the Sansui based solely on how it looked which, while very similar to the Pioneer and Marantz units in the showroom, was the only one with power meters.

What year is this model from?? I just bought this one for 10 dollars at a thrift store!

Hi I have the McIntosh 1700 what type of replacement LEDs Do I need. ? Tx

Hopefully you will get a 1250 on your bench sooner or later! Haha

Nice I have a pair of Model LS4b's very nice sounding speakers

I have an sx 828 and noticed the dial "glass" seems to be a type of plexiglass. Surprising, because both my sx 737, 750 are real glass.