Help needed: Garrard No. 7a spring barrel removal advice

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Help needed: Garrard No. 7a spring barrel removal advice

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Hello all:
I need to remove the three spring barrels from this Garrard No. 7a motor to have the springs cleaned and re-greased. It appears that they're held in place by a single shaft with one set screw, like Victor motors. Before diving in, are there any issues I should know?
Gentle tapping hasn't moved it yet, and I don't want to damage anything. Springs are all wound down and relaxed.
Thanks for any help!
Bob Barnett
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Re: Help needed: Garrard No. 7a spring barrel removal advice

Post by barnettrp21122 »

Well, I've answered my own question; The spring barrel shaft tapped out just fine after putting a little Kroil on it and letting it sit a few minutes.
Bob
"Comparison is the thief of joy" Theodore Roosevelt

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