Stops Knocking! Thorens TD-160, 165, 145, 125 Motor Spindle Support Repair Kit

Description

Please note the turntable motor in the photograph is for illustrative purposes only.  No motor included.
Thorens TD-160, 165, 166, 145, 146, 147, 150, 150 MKII, 125, 166 MKII, 146, 160 MKII, 125 MKII Motor Spindle Support Kit
About Me
I have been working on Thorens turntables for most of my adult life.
I consider it a work of love to restore vintage turntables to their former glory.  One of the most catastrophic issues that can affect one of these great vintage tables is a damaged motor that knocks, disturbing the quiet operation of your beloved Thorens.
The Kit
The kit consists of a expertly machined nylon housing with a stainless steel adjustable pin featuring a stainless steel ball bearing tip.  The stainless steel pin
has an internal spring that keeps consistent tension on the ball bearing
, which in turn supports the motor's spindle. The bearing is pre-lubricated for the life of the motor.  Over 500 satisfied customers!
Our kit is better than other kits on the market for three reasons:
1) the lightweight nylon is more likely to stay attached to the bottom surface of the motor than something made of metal;
2) the stainless steel pin with the internal spring that keeps constant tension on the ball bearing, and thus your motor spindle;
3) the nylon opening is machined precisely to hug the lip of the motor bearing housing. (Beware of other kits that don't offer this attribute)
Installation
Installation is very do-it-yourself.  No need to remove the motor; it is done
in place!
Unplug the unit and remove the four screws holding the bottom plate, exposing the motor.  Locate the motor. Clean the surface.  Let dry. Use a small amount of glue (approved for nylon to metal such as
Loctite Epoxy Plastic Bonder)
to attach the nylon housing to the motor.  The perfectly machined housing takes the guesswork out of positioning. Once the glue dries, plug the motor in and tighten the screw with a small plain screwdriver until the knock disappears.  Replace bottom.
Performance
I was stunned at the immediate difference this kit made in eliminating the knock in a Thorens TD-145 motor I could hear across the room!  Just a couple of turns of the pin, and the noise was gone!  I positioned my ear just inches from the motor and I could not even hear it running!   Unlike a similar kit on the market, this kit uses a nylon housing to reduce resonance, there is never a need for additional lubrication, and the internal spring exerts constant and consistent pressure.
Some have asked if the kit will help to
prevent
motor knock from developing in their Thorens motor, and it is my opinion it will because it raises the motor spindle off of the internal bushings.  Instead, the spindle is riding on the stainless steel ball bearing tip.
100% Guaranteed to eliminate your motor knock or it may be returned for full refund minus shipping.
Please note the turntable motor in the photograph is for illustrative purposes only.  NO motor included.