New 7” records in old jukebox

[allsportdvd]

Hi all
New member here
I’ve just had some custom records printed for playing in my 1973 Rock-Ola jukebox
Although the sound is a little low being converted from MP3 but plays otherwise fine
The main problem I have is when the song ends, the record just keeps spinning around and not reaching the point where the arm will pick up the record
If I give the needle a little nudge the arm then picks it up
So my question would be what can I do to the record to ensure the needle reaches the end?
I was thinking a scratch so the needle hits it and slides across enough
Any ideas?

[chas906]

Hello. I have restored a 1968 Wurlitzer Americana 2 a couple years back. She plays great, but I have noticed that if I buy the newer styrene 45s there is a skip factor that is happening. so, i have only filled it with the older vinyl 45s. that might be a contributing factor with you juke box? I think the thinner material might require a heavier stylus pressure??? I'd be interested to know if anyone else has had that same issue with the newer styrene 45s? Best, Chas.

[jukeboxmarty]

Some of the companies that are custom cutting 45rpm records may not follow industry standards for the lead-in and lead-out grooves (spirals). See this post for a similar but different scenario:

jukeboxaddicts.proboards.com/thread/4513/vinyl-custom-lathe-records-beware

The specification for 45rpm records (including the lead-in and lead-out spirals) may be found here:

www.aardvarkmastering.com/riaa.htm

You may be able to adjust your jukebox's 'trip switch' to compensate for incorrect lead-out grooves.

[allsportdvd]

I moved the arm so that it starts a little further into the record thinking a little further in would mean a little further out
What is the trip switch and where would it be?
Or can I somehow create a scratch or spiral myself to get the needle to reach the end?

[jukeboxmarty]

Rock-Ola calls this switch a 'record cut-off' switch. Some refer to it as a trip switch or a reject switch.

See the following manual page:

I wouldn't try to scratch in your own groove... you'll likely ruin the record!

[allsportdvd]

This is brilliant thank you
Where is the screw to adjust the record end? I’m having a hard time understanding that picture

[allsportdvd]

Edit: found the adjustment screw!

[doghouseriley]

Be careful you don't accidentally alter the height of the tone arm, it's possible to do so and not notice. Too low and the gripper arm will smash your cartridge.