[rfeenstra]

I soaked the idler in brake fluid for a day (read about that on a forum) and the turntable now works.  It still slows during the automatic cycles but I don't have help it along anymore.  There is a stereo cartridge in the tone arm but it sounds horrible.  There is no indication of the manufacturer of the cartridge so hard to find a new needle.  I may see what cartridge I can find to be able to play LP's.  I hooked up a Dual with a magnetic cartridge and a phono pre.  It sound s pretty good!  I have a couple of extra turntables so that may be a more practical way of doing it.  Then again, I doubt the radio will be used that way so maybe it's not worth the effort!  Just leave the Garrard for looks.