Vintage Technics SL-B2 Turntable Automatic Shut Off Repairs - the RedShoe

[@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458]

The quality of this video is insane.

[@len9518]

The styrofoam idea is beautiful. I'm on my way to the basement to look for a piece.

[@graemeguthrie2054]

What an excellent instructional video. Many thanks for this it is absolutely spot on. I have just been given back my original SL B2 which I bought new back in 1979. My sister has had it for the last 30 years and was going to throw it away along with my other Technics units, I'm glad she let me know. The turntable has multiple faults one of which is this cracked gear. I need to buy one here in UK as I want to get this working again. The belt was in many pieces and sticky but easy to find a replacement on eBay for that. I'm excited to get this working again fingers crossed. Thanks again

[@thatonedudebutwho9919]

Nice video, I just bought one for 15 bucks and I wasn't found out it was missing the belt probably a couple more parts as well.

[@theredshoe1315]

Thanks for your feedback, please subscribe and check back I will be posting more videos about this era of Technics turntables with fixes and tricks to get them going

[@chylogurti]

Nice video. Great job. Thanks. Any idea how to release the spring loaded black hinge that supports the dust cover tabs please on the back of the chassis of the tt? One has snapped (not on dust cover tabs) . Cheers

[@jeffseymour4985]

like the video , I have the same player , can you tell me where you bought the gear for the spindle . I can't find one anywhere . help

[@peaceman7072]

Good Job on the video! I recently got a Technics SL-D202 and the cueing mechanism won't go down, I sent it to my repair man and he could do anything for me but offered to exchange it for a Dual cs504. I got the cueing to go down and now it wont go up, it tried to go back to the start but slide across the vynl, I don't know what to do. The fluid has been replaced and I checked the mechanism that makes the arm go down. So now that it is stuck down I turned to you because there are no manuals or videos I have found on this issue. Any advice on this will help.

[@theredshoe1315]

Hi Warman707, Thanks for the inquiry Give me a day or two to look into this to see if i can find a solution. I am not real familiar with with the D202, however I do have an SL-D2 in the shop that might have the same setup. for tonearm movement

[@theredshoe1315]

Hi, I looked at the SL-D2 I have , don't think they are similar in operation. I do have the service manual for the SL-D202. Can you send me an email to [e-mail] and I will send you a pdf. Might be some help

[@MidFiMan]

You can also use an empty shipping box (Amazon or whatever) with a hole in it. Lifts it up nicely.

[@guillaumeschweizer8603]

Thanks for the video, I have the same turntable with the gear broken. Would it be possible to share the 3D files in order to print a new gear?

[@theredshoe1315]

Thanks for the inquiry. I do not have the files I took the part to Wildcat 3D printing in Cherry Valley, Il. They do Cad work and printing. They have a facebook page if you would like to contact them.

[@ezequielbetances.9759]

REGARDS FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. I HAVE A TECHNICS LS-B3. WHEN THE ARM FALLS WELL THEN THE RETURN DOES IT BEFORE TIME ON THE LAST TRACK, WHEN THE RETURN WORKS WELL THE ARM FALLS FORWARD, IT GOES TO THE SECOND OR THIRD TRACK, PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT PROBLEM. THANK YOU.

[@jedfriesen]

super cool!! any ideas if i have a similiar technics turntable that tonearm keeps returning....if i futz around with things i get it to stay on record but then back to returning on next playthrough..it's been sitting for decades so where do i oil or loosen w deoxit? I'll be careful.

[@theredshoe1315]

Thanks for visiting the RedShoe. I would start with removing the platter. Turn the spindle and watch for the lever on the gear attached to catch the metal "dog" to catch to do the return movement. make sure it moves freely.

[@jedfriesen]

Thx much! I’ll check it out.

[@damonridesbikes]

Just had this gear crack on my SL-B2. I found some 3D printed replacements on Etsy, but I have seen some older posts that said 3D plastics aren't strong enough for this part. Has anyone done this and have any experience with the durability?

[@Pyrofries]

Man, I replaced the gear just like you did, and it still won't stop or auto-return like that... dang it

[@atorch4umbb]

I have a PL-516 with an opportunity I am hoping you can help with. The auto return mechanism works well. However the platter continues to spin and the turntable stay on once the are is returned. I found a little micro-switch that is off while the table is working and turning but when I press it it shut off. However I cannot determine what is supposed to activate it. Any suggestions. I can provide pics. This table is kind of neat as you can have it sitting on its feet and remove a steel cover and have access to all of the mechanical and electrical components. Thanks regardless.

[@theredshoe1315]

Hi Mark, I’ll see hat I can do. I’m at my real job now but I can dig out the service manual and take a look tonight or some time this weekend. I have a couple PL 518 tables in the shop that might have similar mechanisms I’ll get back to you

[@atorch4umbb]

@@theredshoe1315 I'm sorry for your trouble I figured out how to fix it by thinking about some things you showed in your video. I reset this lever that touches a micro switch when you bring the arm all the way over to its resting position. Have a great Friday!

[@jankove2]

you didn't have to turn the TT over, you can easily replace without disassembling any part.

[@zapwatt]

Why did he not lubricate the spindle?