V-M & RCA 45 Player Parts


We have a selection of parts for the RCA 45 rpm player and the V-M 16 and 45 rpm player used in many brands of phonographs. Contact Us with the RCA or V-M part number of the part you are looking for.

Rubber Parts

Commonly needed rubber parts can be ordered as follows – click on the direct link to order it from its category home page:

V-M Model 625 and RCA 45 rpm changers (can custom rebuild wheels for car 45 rpm changers):

   1447
Idler Wheel RCA 74077, VM 17173
   1447-02
Cam RCA 75764, VM 17210
   VM2773
Motor mounts (order 3)
   VM9906
Chassis mounting cones

V-M Model 630 and 301 with V-M 16 and 45 rpm (Model 1500) changers:

   1486
Idler Wheel VM 16929
   VM2773
Motor mounts (order 3)
   VM14960
Chassis mounting cones

Cartridges
Cartridges for the V-M Model 630, 301 and 1500 series changers are available (Contact Us for details).

The RCA 45 changers were used as stand alone attachments and in numerous phono models – the less expensive versions had a 3 volt cartridge and the more upscale models employed a 1 volt cartridge.

• For 1 volt models: The following kits are available to replace the original cartridge. Click on the link to see what's included and what's required to use these kits:

   K45A
Cartridge kit - requires shell from original cartridge, not included with kit. This kit is based on the P190 cartridge and is the most popular with enthusiasts. See picture of completed installation at right.
 
   K45B
Cartridge kit - comes complete, and easiest to install for the novice. This kit is based on the P51 cartridge.
 
   K45C
Cartridge kit - comes complete, and is based on the 911D7 plug in needle-cartridge. This kit has the highest output of any kit offered.

• For 3 volt models: You can have your original crystal cartridge rebuilt by West Tech Services (Links page) or replace it with a modern ceramic and live with lower volume. The highest output alternative above is the K45C kit (1.3 volts).


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