Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Part 2 in our 3-part series on the Fairchild 750-2 restoration. This one focused on getting these old tables to operate at the correct speed.

Part 1:
About Fairchild and the 750 Turntables
The turntable restoration
Part 2:
The belt, motor, lubrication, and getting 33.33 rpm
Part 3:
Let's play some music and listen to the 750-2

JE Labs Lubrication Article
jelabs.blogspot.com/2024/03/japanese-idler-driven-turntable-part-6.html

Links for items I used in the restoration:
USA Run Capacitor 4 UF - 4 MFD 370 VAC Flat Oval
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Gunk Electric Motor Cleaner
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3-in-one SAE 20 Motor Oil
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USA Run Capacitor 4 UF - 4 MFD 370 VAC Flat Oval
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Scotch-Brite Ultra Fine Grade 7448 Hand Pad, Pack of 3
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CRC Quick Clean Safety Solvent And Degreaser 03180
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uxcell Precision Chrome Steel Bearing Balls 13mm G10 10pcs
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Mobile DTE 25 Hydraulic Oil
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TALC for belt
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Lord Motor Mounts - 3 pack (reach out to seller, they will make you a 4 pack)
ebay.com/itm/267214252189

Video Breakdown:
0:00:00 - Introduction
0:00:28 – Update from Video 1
0:00:50 – The Problem
0:01:56 – Replacement Belts
0:03:10 – Belt Thickness
0:05:05 – Few Caveats
0:06:35 – The Motor
0:10:55 – The Platter
0:13:39 – Bucking Transformer
0:15:07 – The Three Paths Traveled
0:18:49 – Path 1 Motor Frequency
0:22:43 – Path 2 Custom Belt, Lubricants, etc.
0:28:19 – Path 3 Custom Pulley
0:29:06 – Path 4 Programmable Servo Motor