Classic Hifi Care

My 1942 GE needs motor mount grommets. Gary Stork doesn't have anything to fit. The holes they mount in are 5/16". He has nothing that small. Any suggestions for sources?

Chris Campbell

Have you tried your local ACE Hardware store?

I have used regular wire grommets that seem to work OK

My ACE has lots of grommets to pick from.

Bill

That would be my suggestion as well. Good luck.....

This is a specialized little soft-rubber isolation grommet, higher above the mounting plate than below it. I had considered regular pass-thru grommets or even multiple O-rings, stacked. Maybe first I'll have a look at McMaster-Carr.

Chris Campbell

On my mom's old record player, I used regular grommets, then used plastic washers to build it up a bit on one side. You can add shims as necessary to get the motor shaft and drive tire to meet like they should. This might be better than nothing. It's not a changer, so you don't have to worry about changing speeds.

I just ordered a bag of 25 from McMaster-Carr. We'll see of they fit halfway acceptably. If so, I have a lifetime (plus) supply.


Chris Campbell

I got some from Renovated Radios.

http://www.renovatedradios.com/product.php?product=324

Renovated Radios should be on our parts and supplies list. I didn't think of them.

Good call re. Renovated Radios. They re-produced the odd-ball chassis isolation grommets for my RCA SHF-3D console.