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Does anyone know if their were repair manuals for Heineman Motor of Quality motors? I have this motor runs quiet except there is a ding ding sound while the turn table turns...I am wondering if their may have been ball bearings that are missing in the governor bearings? or just worn gears?

"Ding ding" sounds when the turntable rotate are usually caused by the turntable rubbing on part of the brake mechanism. Many times the brake handle is bent upward until it touches the turnatable edge. Examine this carefully and I think you'll find your ding ding. Also, try running the motor with the turnatble removed. The table should just lift off but may require some reasonable effort, pulling up at its edges and perhaps at the same time, pushing down on the spindle.