> Here is the main issue. The hum increases on
>tracks A and C, and is lower on B. It also does this
>when manually moving the headblock without the track
>selector linkage engaged to the pin (left of
>headblock). Slight movement of the headblock cable
>doesn't affect this hum process. I haven't removed
>the headblock yet, but I bet the problem is related.
>Is there a sliding ground/chassis contact gone bad?
You may want to look at:
http://www.kleonard.com/mellotron/vt0206/work.htm"Typical Korb Mods", #3. Even though it "shouldn't" cause noise
issues, it does in some cases (however it's crackling, usually, not
necessarily a hum).
If that's not it, see if there's anything applicable here:
http://www.mellotron.com/tech.htmI have an SMS-4 in #805, and I performed a low noise mod outlined on
that page. Hum gone.
ALSO...Radio reception. First, uncoil the coily ground wire going
from the harness to the frame---that's a great antenna. You can also
reorient the machine or move it to a different location. If that
doesn't work, you'll wind up filling your machine with grounded
aluminum foil and/or covering it with a grounded aluminum jacket (ask
Lee R. all about that...it worked, but in order to solve his problem
permanently, he picked up his machine and moved to Hawaii away from
the radio towers! ;-) ).
...kl...
M400 #805 - unhummed
M400 #1037 - uncoiled
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