Re: bass rotor belt on 860

["Bruce A. Wahler" <bwahler@TIAC.NET>]

Jeff Conlin wrote:
> 
> Something bad happened, and I don't know how or why. Basically, the 
> bass rotor belt (actually, string) appears to have stretched out so 
> far that now there is too much slack between the motor and the rotor, 
> and there isn't enough friction to turn the rotor.

This happens on all Leslies.  The belts stretch over time and use, and
you need to move the motor position slightly down the "track" in the
case.  Eventually, they stretch too far for the adjustment to take up
the slack, and you've gotta replace 'em.  The good news is:  it doesn't
happen very often -- maybe once every 10 years.
> 
> With the compact, tightly arranged cabinet of the 860, it doesn't seem 
> to be an easy fix, either. Does anyone have any suggestions / quick 
> fixes / solutions that won't require complete disassembly?

No, I think you need to replace the belt.  There have been a couple of
postings about cleaning/drying the belts back to useable condition, but
that takes a disassembly, too.  For all the trouble you're going to go
through, I'd opt for a new belt.

> If I do have to take the beast apart, where can I find the proper 
> replacement belt (string)?

Any of the parts services on this list, or listed in the FAQ appendix,
should be able to provide the proper belt.  A set of top/bottom belt set
will set you back about $30-35.  Good insurance, in my book.
> 
> This 860 is looking less and less like the Holy Grail I originally
> believed it to be. No one said it would be easy. Nothing worthwhile 
> ever is...

Amen.

-BW
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