About 20 years ago I bought a HK T-30c from AVA. Recently, I took the platter off to see if the spindle was still clean and whether it needed oil. It doesn't show any wear but was slightly dirty and without oil. I cleaned and oiled the brass sleeve and the inner hole of the platter, and cleaned the rubber belt. When I went to reassemble, the belt would not stay on the inner drum. Obviously, it has lost a significant degree of elasticity. Eventually, I got it on alright and over the pulley. It does have enough elasticity to stretch when over the pulley and works OK. Never-the-less, I would like to replace the belt if possible. Are these belts still available and if so, where can I get one?
There is also a problem with the cueing. I can lower the tonearm about halfway, and then it drops like a stone. Is this something I can fix myself? I note that there is a small set screw on the armrest. Can I add something (silicon?) there to alleviate the problem? If not, then what is the solution?
FVA may remember this particular turntable. About 10-12 years ago after a period of nonuse, I found that I had lost the outboard power supply. I contacted FVA and he was willing and able to build a new one for me. I got the new unit but then discovered that the motor had burned out. Although FVA expressed doubts that he would be able to source a new one, he somehow managed to do that too. I had to ship the turntable to Burnsville for the installation. Eventually, I got the turntable back and it has been running fine ever since.
Thanks for any help
Robert Keir
