VV 2-60 tonearm reassmebly questions and concerns...

[AmberolaAndy]

Ok, since TMF wants to act like me in and preschool and constantly get time-outs, I'll ask my questions and concerns on reassembling my VV 2-60 tonearm over here since this is the first time I've even done something like this.

 

1. is wheel bearing grease a good grease to grease the BBs and above it? Or will I have to go to Ace Hardware or order something else online?

 

2. in the photo below, there are 3 parts I have taken a photo of, they all go together correct? Will that pin stay in the hole by friction or was it originally soldered in and I will have to solder or JB weld it in place?

 

3. In another photo below, I have the bottom of the original tonearm support and the 3D printed replacement, (ignore the bananas in the background)  I noticed the original has smaller screw holes and bumps to hold the bracket in place, the 3D printed one does not. How do I make sure this 3D printed replacement is secure to the base?

 

Thank you guys!  Your help and advice is greatly appreciated. Because I will also be doing the same to a VV 2-55 (Thankfully pre disassembled but I have concerns about getting the riveted parts together.)

 

[AmberolaAndy]

OK! I got it all assembled and all together! 

I tapped the pin and the other piece back in its holder and put JB Weld around the pin it so it will hold. 

 

I put an adequate amount of grease the plate, on the BBs, and around it. 

 

I also got some washers to put on the screw holes on the new support to keep em in place.

 

it's now all put together and seems to work good! I'm not too keen on the 4A I have there, and one of the screws holding the tonearm to the board is not an original. but otherwise after SEVEN years my VV 2-60 IS FINALLY PLAYING!!! 

 

Now I'm gonna do the same with a VV 2-55 tonearm next week!

 

 

Edited July 31 by AmberolaAndy

[AmberolaAndy]

Here it is, all together!!

[AmberolaAndy]

And here's a video of it all up and working! Waited since 2018 to do this...

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhabaJJUQko

 

 

[Dischoard]

How do you like the 3-D printed back bracket? I thought about it but couldn't get over the larger size. Does it work well? Is there a file for it online or did you purchase it?