Garrard 401 service & tweaking my new project.


I just got a 401 from Europe ~ could use some help in the following areas:

~ how do I convert to 110~120v?
~ I intend to replace the bearing. There are a few aftermarket co. That have brass thrust plates. Anyone try any of these? Comments?
~ I believe I will also need to replace the idler wheel, anyone experience the artesian fidelity replacement?
~ how do I service the motor to keep it running quiet?
Thanks
phduncanson

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Great, thanks mangos & islandman! That's more than helpful! For some reason ~ in my research I learned that when switching from 220v to 110v the idler wheel also had to be changed. Is that not true?
No worries islandman. I did not take it that way ~ I just know for me, that I like things to be functional ~

I just got a chance to open and look at the 401. It is super clean (except for dust) ~ even the break pad is still close to off white. Only noticed that one of the motor springs is a bit stretched ~ looks like I only need to clean and oil this!!

Any recommendations for spindle & motor oil?