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cowguy:
It's a Pioneer model pl-990

lanman31337:
always test stuff before you buy it, but that's definitely going to be a belt drive turn table.  the platter should just pull up, but pull slowly because the belt is attached to it.  check and see if the motor spins, and if it does, it may be a stretched belt.  belts are maybe 10 or 15 bucks.  if the motor's not spinning, you may have bought yourself a paperweight :(

DaveMMR:
I did a search for you for parts: 
http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/model.asp?modelNum=PL990

and here (cheaper!):
http://www.elexatelier.com/pioneer.htm

Before we go into any more details on installing the belt, remove the turntable platter, turn it on and make sure the motor spins when you turn it on (either by moving the tonearm or hitting a button, etc.).

By the way, the turntable you have is still sold in stores for ~$100, so if it works you've done pretty good.

cowguy:

--- Quote from: DaveMMR on June 22, 2007, 06:06:22 pm ---I did a search for you for parts: 
http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/model.asp?modelNum=PL990

and here (cheaper!):
http://www.elexatelier.com/pioneer.htm

Before we go into any more details on installing the belt, remove the turntable platter, turn it on and make sure the motor spins when you turn it on (either by moving the tonearm or hitting a button, etc.).

By the way, the turntable you have is still sold in stores for ~$100, so if it works you've done pretty good.

--- End quote ---
Thanks for the help, the motor still spins  ;D I picked it up for $3

DaveMMR:
Here's a link with simplified belt installation instructions:
http://www.elexatelier.com/beltinstall.htm

And this one has a video:
http://www.turntableneedles.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=3

And a forum thread:
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/136954.html

Basically, the belt has to go around an inside ring on the platter and the motor drive.  Specifics are hard for me as I don't have it right in front of me to do it myself and explain in better detail.  Here's something else: If the platter has a hole (after removing the slip mat), that's used to help aid in feeding it around the drive.

Ken Layton is right, you may have better luck posting your make and model at a forum specifically for audio equipment as someone more than likely has the same or similar model sitting in front of them. 

Come to think of it, my friend has been using a Pioneer turntable for quite some time now.  I can ask him about it if you don't get the help you need.

But a little off the topic of your problem for a second: You got an excellent deal.  The motor works so it's a good start.  Hopefully your turntable doesn't suffer from the same problem my old one did - that is, the motor would intermittently speed up or slow down.  My turntable was pretty old though (over 20 years) when I ended up replacing it, so I think it's a strong possibility you won't have that issue. 



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