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New member and having a bit of difficulty finding prior forum threads on this technical issue...
Recently purchased a second-hand Beogram 5005 and took it to a local repair shop for service. When I took it in, I mentioned to the service tech that there was a strange, repeating clicking sound coming from inside the turntable whenever it plays. We removed the platter and while inspecting it he said that the belt was loose and he would recommend replacing that. Also said he'd try to do some lubricating around the motor. I'm quite naive about the mechanics of this turntable, but that sounded reasonable so I agreed. Two weeks later, I picked up the turntable from the shop and although everything is functioning normally, the clicking sound persists. Don't have a video file to attach to this post yet, but the best description I can offer is that it sounds like a repeating click or oscillation that seems to be originating from the pulley-looking part where the belt meets the motor? Cannot tell from visual inspection whether that would indicate something is "loose," "worn," "dirty," or "none of the above." Is this a common problem with this model or series? If this issue has been addressed in a prior thread, I'd appreciate a link to that. Would like to try to remediate the issue without forking out another $60. Thanks!
Quite possibly this, sadly.
Aw frig. I think you may be right. Well that is unfortunate. Thanks for pointing me (and everyone) to that thread. Not sure if I'll bother with that repair but if I do I will certainly update this thread for the benefit of future users.
Peace
An otherwise near mint BG3404 of mine used to have a strange internal noise similar to a click. It was very faint and couldn't be heard with the volume at a decent level, so I just let it go while I tackled other things in the workbench queue.
Then one day, with time on my hands and nothing else in the queue, I decided to investigate the strange noise inside the deck. It didn't take long after taking the platter off to figure out the cause: an internal sticker had come lose due to loss of adhesive efficacy. The sticker would rub on the plinth every rotation at "12 o'clock." Sticker removed, strange sound gone.
The moral of the story is: take it apart and have a look around. Could be something simple and/or silly.
Lee:I was once advised that a plastic part at the bottom of the rotor in the motor comes unstuck. Apparently it can be stuck back on with a drop of epoxy and a bit of patience.
Apparently it's a fairly common issue on these decks - certainly I've had three like it. Directly from a certain Mr. T. Jarman...
It is indeed caused by the magnetic ring for the FG servo just above the commutator inside the motor. There is a plastic “tyre” that holds it in place in the motor and these age and then crack - the loose end gets mixed up with the brushes and make a noise. Normally just removing the offending loose piece is all you have to do, the ring seems to stay in place by itself. To get at it, remove the bottom of the motor, unsolder the PCB and then take off the brush plate. It is much easier to put it back together if you take the pulley off first, then you can insert the rotor into the brush plate before sliding the complete assembly into the stator. Be sure not to lose any of the spacers and washers on the motor shaft, their positions are important. A tiny spot of oil on the two bearings is also a good idea while it is in pieces.
Hey Adam S (and everyone else following this thread)... this is a very late response from the OP to the suggested repair above. I printed out your message from 2-27-2015 and took it to a trusted electronic repair shop nearby (they specialize in vintage audio equipment repair). The shop owner/tech knew exactly what to look for and was able to complete this repair. He even gave me back the plastic "tyre" -or what's left of it- so I could see what all the fuss was about. Was considering posting a photo of it here, but there's so little to show it's probably not worth it. Just a plastic ring, about 1/'8" high, maybe a millimeter thick, and with an inner diameter roughly the size of a U.S. nickel coin.
After removal of this plastic piece (or what was left of it), the clicking sound went away. Thanks all for your support!
Where did you have the repair done and how much did they charge?
Electric City in the Denver, CO area. About $40.
Hello,
I am obviously having the same problem, and went as far as I could in the dismantling.
I have now the motor out, but I am rather reluctant to go further. It is a nice metal box and I see no screws or whatever that would suggest a neat way of opening it's cover. Any suggestion ?