[criageek]

I set the chassis for my 47-1230 aside for awhile while I do some more research to see if I can figure out why the FM doesn't work.  So I decided to clean and lubricate the phonograph.  All of the grease had dried and hardened so it was necessary to completely remove everything for cleaning.  That in itself was difficult...the cam gear and the separator post in particular were extremely difficult to remove.  Just a note to others that might be considering doing this but are afraid to do it because it looks complex...it really isn't difficult at all.  It's just a bunch of levers and springs.  Take your time...take lots of pictures...and keep everything organized.  That being said, I don't know how difficult it will be to make sure everything is adjusted correctly, but it doesn't look too tough.

Here are before and after shots.  The 'before' picture really doesn't show how grungy it was.

   
   

Now for my question.  I don't see a way to lubricate the shaft for the pinion gear without taking the gear off.  It's held in place on the shaft with a pin.  How difficult is it to tap the pin out, remove the gear, lubricate the shaft, replace the gear, and tap the pin back in?

   

Thanks,
Rich