"I have just joined because there was so much on here that might help me. I have a BD1 with a SME3009 and a Thorens 125Mk2 with another SME3009, but the motor doesn't turn any more! I am particularly interested in getting the BD1 working and perhaps doing the key mods at the same time. Does anyone have access to the article by Eguth?"
Welcome to Connoisseur, gwood. I will do my best to help you. My friend, Have Fun is, as always, a valuable source of advice and especially with regard to 'researching the internet' he is possibly the most skilled pfm member.
I will number my comments following your queries.
1)”The motor is not working”. Have you checked the connections from the motor to the mains? Yes? O.K.? Have you checked the fuse in the mains plug? Yes? O.K.? Have you plugged another appliance (lamp, for example) into the socket to check that it is O.K.? Yes? In that case I suspect that you have a burned out motor.
It is just possible that you have a break in the continuity or a faulty switch. Check continuity, and check that the switch is working. These things should always be done, unless you are an electrician, with the mains unplugged!
However, if none of the above gets the motor going then, as a final try put one (1) drop of Singer Sewing Machine oil on the felt pad that sits just below the pulley. It is not necessary to remove the pulley but it is advisable to remove the belt first. No oil should touch the belt at any time.
Next, give the motor pulley several smart turns with the belt removed. Alllow it to rotate as much as it will by itself until it stops- to encourage the oil to work in. Now plug the TT in again, and help assist the motor to start by giving the platter- with belt on- a smart turn clockwise, simultaneously switching the switch to 'on' position.
2)You are the second person within a week to ask me for a copy of the articles. NB: this is not one article, but many. The scans were put on this thread without seeking or obtaining permission from me, the copyright holder. I am, as always, happy to share my findings. However the prospect of providing many individuals with copies does not appeal to me, and I am not licensing my copyright. You are quite entitled to one copy or one scan of the articles for research purposes under English law. I would suggest that you ask on this thread for someone who has copies of either the scans or the original articles to get these to you and to send you a pm (private message) in order to do so. Pfm members are helpful, and you should get something soon. I see that you have already asked whether anyone has access to the articles, etc., but I suggest asking for direct help in providing you with a copy. If at first you don't succeed try, try again. Not all pfmers read all threads every day, or even every week.
3) I have been trying to get in contact with T&G for several months. I have had no response whatsoever. I have come to the conclusion that they are no longer in business, but if anyone knows otherwise please let us know how they can be contacted. I do not know anyone who can supply you with a new motor, but it might be worth your contacting Signals u.k., who sell some spare parts for the BD1. Ask whether they can supply you with a new motor or suggest any firm that can. Other than this it is a matter of finding a secondhand BD1 or BD2 and cannibalising the motor. A search on the internet might bring results.
All the best, and do not hesititate to post here again with any further queries.