Nagaoka stylus replacement- silly question

[Tea24]

I am trying to replace my Nagaoka stylus. The original came off with a little difficulty ( a tight fit0 but I can't seem to get the other one in. Sounds silly I know as it is a push fit, but I have Parkinson's & I don't want to ham-fistedly break anything by over forcing ( as I said it is a tighr fit). Is there a technique? It seems a slight upward movement is in order - am I right?

Any tips greatfully accepted.

[CageyH]

Where in France are you?

Instructions can be found here - http://www.vinylengine.com/ve_downloads/index.php?nagaoka/nagaoka_mp_series.pdf
A slight upward movement is required if the cartridge is still on the tonearm.

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[Tea24]

I am in Lectoure in the Gers, half way between Agen & Auch or if you like half way betwwen Toulouse & Bordeaux.

I thought so; need an upward thrust! ;)

[CageyH]

About an hour away from me.
If you are struggling, let me know. I may be able to help.

[Tea24]

That's a very kind offer Kevin. I expect I will get there in the end, with the help of SWMBO hoding a torch so that I can see what I am doing, but if not I will get back to you.

Whereabouts are you exactly?

[CageyH]

Launac, on the outskirts of Toulouse (almost in the Gers).

[Tea24]

With herself indoors helping I have mounted it now & it sounds wonderful!:); it is a MP11 stylus on a MPii0 body but retipped by Expert Stylus with a boron cantilver etc.

Thanks again Kevin for your offer of help.

That's what I like about this forum - the general friendliness & help from all!!!