> Dale;
>
> I am really happy that the solution worked and appreciate knowing that you
> have succeeded in getting the TT up and running properly.
>
> I, too, had the loss-of-bearing problem for many years and finally decided
to
> take action.
>
> It's interesting to note the the Lab-80 was the first TT (at least from
> Garrard) that used the slick-plastic Delrin in a trip-mechanism. It was
used
> because it is light-weight and a low-friction material that would allow
the
> trip action to work with minimal drag on the unit.
>
> It was to your good fortune that you had access to the punch set. Cutting
> the washers out using the X-acto knife was not fun.
>
> Let me know from time to time how the fix is working -- it should perform
> well for many years ...
>
> Regards,
>
> DanR.
>
>