Servicing Dual Turntables

Cam and Cycling Problems

Prepared by:
Klaus Adlhoch, aka dualcan

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Contents:
Overview............................................................................................................. 2
Applicability......................................................................................................... 2
Tools and Lubes................................................................................................... 3
Description of Function........................................................................................ 4
Problematic Areas............................................................................................... 5
Cam Removal...................................................................................................... 7
Cam Disassembly................................................................................................ 8
Cam Cleaning.................................................................................................... 10
Cam Reassembly with Lube Instructions ..........................................................11

Overview
The information provided in this servicing manual is conforming to the
norms used by Dual of Canada/NQI for factory authorized turntable overhaul. The purpose of this document is to describe the recommended maintenance procedures and provide reference pictures. This document supplements the service manual for your turntable, which is available in the Library section of Vinyl Engine: http://www.vinylengine.com. Be sure to have
read the service manual and to have it handy when working on your
turntable.
Before working on your turntable, please take note of the following point:

Working on the turntable especially in and around the tonearm, requires a gentle approach. These parts are delicate and need to be
handled in with care.

Caution: Always remove the stylus to prevent damage.

This guide addresses cycling problems caused by an improper functioning
cam. The step by step and pictorial guide will help to restore fully functional operation of the cam.
It is advisable to use a repair stand when undertaking major repairs. To
this end, there is a plan for a DIY repair stand in this series.

Applicability
This section of the Overhaul Series covers Steidinger era Dual and PE
turntables from the Dual 1007a to the PE 3000 series. Also included are
the 521, 522, 528, 601, 606 to a minor degree, and 701 to 741.
For parts identifying purposes, the 1219 item numbers are used. The pictures utilized will emenate from cams of various models, and in several
colours. Use the appropriate service manuals for reference.

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Tools and Lubes:

1.

Paper towels

2.

Isoprophyl and or methyl hydrate alcohol

3.

Q tips

4.

Small screwdriver to unclip C clips

5.

Small angled pliers to replace C clips

6.

Nut drivers 9/32 ( 7mm)

7.

Shell Alvania #2 / Gadus S2 V220 AC2

8.

Wacker AK 100,000 Silicon oil

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Description of Function
All Dual and PE 3000 series changers utilize a main cam which controls the
tonearm movements for stop, start, repeat and for changers, drop/change
records.
Since the 1007, the design architecture of the cam is identical with variances in colour and design additions for the aformentioned units.
The cam operates via power input from the platter which is transmitted to
the outer toothed rim. This rim has a small section missing, which serves
as a rest point. In order to start the cam there is a combination shut-of
lever and friction plate assembly placed on the topside of the cam. This
combo is brought in contact with a dog on the platter's inner surface. On
models 1007, 1007a, 1008, 1008a 1010, and 1011, this lever combo is
controled by a spring return.
Starting with the 1009, because of the low tracking capability of the tonearm (0,5gram), this shut-of slide combo is now friction based and remains so for all the cam equipped units hence. This friction system must
be controled, otherwise the tonearm will repeat ad infinitum.
The record changing function is simply a pyramidal lobe around the center
support hole. The rise and fall of this lobe is transmitted to the automatic
spindle via the rocker arm mounted on the support bridge. The various
support levers will decide if the next record is to drop or not. As such, this
lobe is a small addition in the cam design.
The next lever on the cam is the switch lever. It predetermines the route of
the main lever, and hence if the tonearm is to stay on the rest post or return to record. It is very important that this switch lever functions properly. If it malfunctions midway in operation, the cam and mainlever can be
destroyed. This was especially the case with the PE 3060.
It is important that this cam be thoroughly cleaned to ascertain proper operation of the unit. That is the aim of this chapter.

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Problematic areas
If cam is found with old, hardened or in over-greased condition, then the
switch lever (254) may malfunction. If this occurs, the tonearm may not
respond properly and a collision with the main lever could destroy the
cam and main lever. If the shut-of lever (231) and friction plate (232) are
not controlled properly, the tonearm will repeat at end of play ad infinitum. Figures 1 and 2:

Figure 1

Figure 2

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If shut-of slide combo is too loose, then tonearm will repeat. If it is too hard, cycling won't start. Figure 3:

Figure 3

Most of the old 1000 series used Graphite grease in the cam runways. This lube
dries out and becomes detrimental to the cam after a period of years. There will
be excesive wear if this is not cleaned and replaced by Alvania/Gadus grease.
Figure 4:

Figure 4

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Cam Removal
Once the platter is removed, the platter support bridge holds the cam as well
(item 164-Dual 1219) on all mentioned units. All these bridges can be removed
via two bolts and one nut (items 32,33,34). The main lever (207) must be removed prior. A slightly diferent suspension is used on the semi automatic players
500 to 700 series which is usually a C clip and a shaft only. Figures 5 and 6:

Figure 5

Figure 6

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Cam Disassembly
Note: On some cams (1214/1216/1218 etc.) there is a clutch sytem comprising of
a plastic plate under the friction plate and a black plastic nut (in lieu of the C clip
below) which is used to set the friction for the shut-of lever. These clutch systems do not need any lube and should only be cleaned and adjusted for slight
friction.
Carefully remove the c clip (230) or in some instances a Seeger grip ring, and lift
of the shut-of lever (231) and friction plate (232). Figures 7 and 8:

Figure 7

Figure 8

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Remove the switch lever (without losing spring 252!) via C clip (250)
ure 9 and (spring 252) Figure 10:

Fig-

Figure 9

Figure 10

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Cam Cleaning
The cam proper must be totally cleaned. To this end, use dry paper towels,
Kleenex and Qtips remove most of the lube. Once performed, use alcohol and Q
tips to thoroughly clean traces of old lube. There must be no residue of old lube
to contaminate the new lube. Figure 11:

Figure 11

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Cam Reassembly with Proper Lube Procedure

Place a tiny droplet of silicon oil 100,000 viscocity on the underside of friction
plate (232). It is permissible/desirable to have some overflow on the friction plate
stem of the cam. This is an important step to control/slow down free movement
of the shut-of lever. Figure 12:

Figure 12

Place on stem of cam. Figure 13:

Figure 13

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Friction plate must move slowly to gravitational pull. Figure 14:

Figure 14

Place three tiny droplets of Alvania/Gadus on the three points of the shut of lever
(231). Figure 15:

Figure 15

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Place shut of lever onto friction plate. Make sure there is no silicon on this part of
the stem. Place C clip or Seeger grip ring on stem. Figure 16:

Figure 16

Place a drop of Alvania/Gadus in the retainer cup of the cam stem for spring 252.
This will hold the spring in position for remounting. Figure 17:

Figure 17

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Place a drop of Alvania in the retainer cup of the switch lever. Figure 18:

Figure 18
Place spring 252 onto cam cup with Alvania and locate other end of the spring
into the switch lever cup. Hold and place C clip onto the shaft. Once installed,
verify that lever snaps from side to side, without dificulty. If necessary, increase
tension of spring. Figure 19:

Figure 19

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Lubricate all contact and running surfaces with a tiny film of Alvania/Gadus (only
where parts touch!) . Figures 20, 21, 22:

Figure 20

Figure 21

Figure 22

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Cam is now complete and ready to install. Further instructions on overhaul/restor ations will follow.
To be continued.

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