Setiawan Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I got a Thorens TD-145 a few weeks ago, and the belt has been in pretty bad shape. I ordered a new one over a week ago but it hasn't arrived yet, and since a night or two ago, I noticed that music had become quite noticeably slower than usual. I figured, I'm getting a new one soon anyway so might as well try some of these remedies I hear on the web. What I tried was boiling it for a minute or so, drying it, and applying some talcum powder. First time around, I used way too much talcum, and the motor pulley didn't grip the belt at all. So, I washed it in hot water with a bit of liquid hand wash, and tada! It did the trick, and the music was seemingly up to speed again (I can't be bothered measuring).. ..for one side of a record. I stopped the turntable to put on a different record, and it didn't turn anymore. Pulley not gripping the belt at all. I tried washing in hot water again but it didn't work this time. Now, the prospect of spending the long weekend without my turntable is dawning on me. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltech Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Put belt in the freezer for 30 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) Dental floss.....make your own. Seriously! That's what I've read. Try the freezer thing first.... Edited April 13, 2017 by stevoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setiawan Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, eltech said: Put belt in the freezer for 30 minutes And it's in! Will let you know how it goes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltech Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Are you in Melbourne eastern suburbs? I might have a belt that will fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setiawan Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, eltech said: Are you in Melbourne eastern suburbs? I might have a belt that will fit I am in the western suburbs.. of Sydney. Much appreciated though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltech Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Ok. Well you can't have no turntable over the long weekend. Thats not on! I hope someone helps you out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setiawan Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 Pulled it out of the freezer, onto the turntable, still no luck. I've put it back in the freezer though, hoping that maybe a little longer will do it, but I'll scan the web for other fixes too in the meantime. Thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogicprObe Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 In the olden days............when I threw a belt..............I got the girl to whip off the pantyhose! Always worked for me...............wink, wink........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltech Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 If you've got some super glue, cut the belt at 45 degrees and glue the belt overlapping so the cut runs over the pulley, not smacks into it. The cut side facing the pulley must start big then taper to small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setiawan Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 It looks like putting it in the freezer for another hour worked! Hurray! I suspect that it might slip again, but I think I can handle putting it in the freezer periodically, at least until the new belt arrives. Thanks @eltech! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltech Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hensa Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 It usually helps to put a single twist in the belt as well. This tends to give the belt slightly better grip on the pulley.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/store/cooling/belt-grip-squeal-free/1021603?page=1&pageSize=24&sort=-ProductSummaryViewsWeighted%2C-ProductSummaryViewsTotal Silly as it sounds, if nothing else works other than cutting the belt and gluing, some of this on a cotton bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 (edited) First thing I would do is clean all the belt contact contact points with alcohol or electronics cleaner Second is to use some 1000 grit wet dry to remove any mirror smooth surface as a mirror smooth surface is the main culprit - " The belt needs to grip " So sand the pulley also the platter belt ring to remove any mirror surface and then sand the belt gently - this can be done while on a towel or cloth on a bench Edited April 14, 2017 by Full Range 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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