Where to find AT-727 Sound Burger replacement motor?

[Sazeus]

Hey gang,

Does anyone happen to know where I might find a motor for a sound burger? Or what I would search for when attempting to find one? The manual says motor ass'y part number is 7200050. It looks like this:

Thanks.

 

[Beosystem10]

I found a motor from Audio-Technica's own spares outlet when mine needed to be replaced. I then repaired the outgoing motor as the problem was nothing more than the usual weak brush holders. I don't hold out much hope but will look for that motor just in case. Meanwhile, have you considered repairing yours? Once you attend to the peened end of the motor tube, which can be a sod to shift (Dremel needed but go carefully and don't use a split new disc), the springs and brushes themselves are easy enough to replace though as AT only carry complete units, you'll want to cut down brushes from something else and use Bic springs, again cut down, to replace the originals.

 

[Sazeus]

I found a motor from Audio-Technica's own spares outlet when mine needed to be replaced. I then repaired the outgoing motor as the problem was nothing more than the usual weak brush holders. I don't hold out much hope but will look for that motor just in case. Meanwhile, have you considered repairing yours? Once you attend to the peened end of the motor tube, which can be a sod to shift (Dremel needed but go carefully and don't use a split new disc), the springs and brushes themselves are easy enough to replace though as AT only carry complete units, you'll want to cut down brushes from something else and use Bic springs, again cut down, to replace the originals.

I have entertained the idea of asking someone else to repair my motor. I feel that it may be a bit beyond my skill set. I sent Audio Technica an email, will wait and see what they say.

Thanks

 

[Sazeus]

Ah, so the motor does work when I hook it up to a battery. It seems the problem lies elsewhere.

 

[Beosystem10]

It could be worth looking below the arm pivot. There's a switch in there which provides the supply to the motor when the arm is pulled back to the right of its starting position. Mine hasn't failed yet but I have encountered a couple of Burgers where that switch had been overstressed.

 

[stynger007]

It could be worth looking below the arm pivot. There's a switch in there which provides the supply to the motor when the arm is pulled back to the right of its starting position. Mine hasn't failed yet but I have encountered a couple of Burgers where that switch had been overstressed.

Exactly what I was thinking , a limit switch somewhere