Hydraulic Reference belt...

[audiodoctor]

Hello, I've inherited this beauty, and it's running a tad slow, even with the puck out of the trough. All the bearings are good, the platter shaft has a nice polish to it and spins freely. I'm suspecting the belt is'nt correct. The belt measures 37" circumfrence, 1.5 mm diameter. Stringing dial cord or thin wire around the path measures 43 inches. I've not found any specifications on the belt. Can anyone help, with the radius, circumfrence or diameter of the original?
I have a local O- ring supplier who states he can fabricate whatever length I need, but i'de like to get it right the first time.
Thanks,
Cornell
Audio Doctor

[COOLHAND46]

I have the same deck that had the same symptoms, a new belt (widely available) did the trick.

[audiodoctor]

Just wanted to let everyone know the new belt corrected the problem; running at the correct speed now. Thanks to Audioguy on EBay for the original belt.

Cornell

[David.D]

I've just purchased a new belt for my Hydraulic Reference directly from J A Michell.
The belt is at the same price but their other spares are cheaper than the Ebay prices.
Dave