"Radchick31" wrote in message
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I bought a late 50's model rca victor multi-channel stereophonic high
fidelity
turntable that plays all vinyl records. It plays the 78s perfectly, but
nothing
else. the turntable does not even turn when the other speeds are chose.
any
suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Sheila D.

most turntables of that era use a mechanical means to alter the platter
speed. apparently yours is stuck on 78.

upon opening it up the unit MIGHT need belts, lubrication, adjustments,
springs or maybe just a tightening of the knob.

on some units the motor has a stepped shaft that drives an idler wheel. the
78 speed being the fastest uses the largest step. if this is the case it
could be the wheel isn't making contact on the lower speeds.