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Help with early SME 3009 counter weight

I have an early SME 3009 with a fixed rear counter weight and a light weight SME headshell. I would like to use it with a TD 124MK1. Is there any way to use this set up with a light weight MM cartridge. For example if I could find a sliding counter weight from a newer 3009 would this work? Or am I better off selling and buying a newer 3009. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Do you have a split (two section) counterweight?

All my 3009's (I, II non-improved and R) have had a rubber fitting inside the counter weight.

Perhaps the rubber piece has degraded and fused to the metal?

I used to see this part for sale on Ebay and @ A'Gon (dealer in Canada I think), but I do not see any listed @ the moment.

Anyway, my current II works fine with Ortofon and Grado's that are not too heavy and I'm using the the cut out/light weight Sure-SME headshell.
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