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| Page 12 of the 1958 Lafayette Radio Catalog |
This is a Lafayette branded turntable manufactured by Teac of Japan in the late 50s. The drive system is an innovative implementation of the basic Rek O Kut L34/37 Rondine Jr. design.
PK245 + Musicmaster Model 12 + GE VRII
I got this unit with pulverized motor mounts.
Since the original motor mounts are no longer available, I had to improvise by using rubber grommets...
...and 1/2" x 0.72" 302 stainless steel springs 😊 from Grainger. IIRC, it was part number 1NDJ1.🤔
!!!UPDATE!!!
After further listening tests, I determined that the rubber shock mounts used in the Gray Research turntable were better suited to this design. They can be sourced from Surplus Sales of Nebraska, part number RPS 426-0001.
PK245 + Musicmaster Model 12 + GE VRII
The main bearing isn't as substantial compared to the Rek O Kut.
However, the captive bearing is highly polished and the threaded bottom cap houses a hardened gun metal blue thrust pad.
I used SAE 30 non-detergent oil for the main bearing and "Blue" 3-In-One for motor lubrication.
The aluminum platter is a little over 3 Lbs.
This hysteresis motor is similar to the unit fitted to the NEAT P58H. Please click here for full details on servicing that motor and etc.
The pictures below highlight features unique to the PK245.
Top shell motor bearing reassembly sequence
The bottom shell motor bearing reassembly is exactly like the top shell except for the motor shaft terminating with a 3mm ball bearing on a thrust pad as shown above.
Motor wiring schematic
PK245 + Musicmaster Model 12 + Denon DL102
Gary at The Voice of Music refurbished the idler wheels above.
Idler wheel components
Reassembly sequence
Top = 78 rpm idler wheel + arm
Bottom = 16/33/45 rpm idler wheel + arm
Idler wheel reassembly sequence
60 Hz pulley dimensions + click here for more details regarding motor pulley alignment.
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PK245 + Grace G540L + Ortofon SPU#1s
Happy tinkering and listening!
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