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I forgot about the Garrard motors, there is at least one version that I've heard had plastic. Parts that warp with age, causing binding. i don't think theres a fix for that, unless you sub a different motor from a Garrard parts unit that is unaffected by that issue. i only have 2 autoslim based changers, but mine seem to have the motors that are unaffected. Not sure which models have the suspect motors. Garrard made many variations on the same basic platform. Like any old phono motor, there is often old gummy oil impregnated in the motor bearings, Ive had vM motors that I had to take apart and soak 3-4 times in lacquer thinner before they would stay running at the right speed for more an a week or two. i think every time the motor gets warm, more old gummy oil works its way out of the pores in the bearing, then it will run slow until it warms up again.
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