hermit
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I'd like to ask him a question too. I'd be happy to be able to contact him by email.

Jamie, did you measure the oilite bearings? Might they be an off the shelf size?

You're a brave man Jamie. I'm in awe. Great work.

I'm currently using Clarke Compressor Oil ISO150 (SAE40) to good effect. I'm very thankful to the people on this thread for discovering that the...

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I tried the Techie oil today and I think it is too thin for the Sony as I got some bearing noise. Awaiting SAE30 anxiously. Many thanks to Mark...

I think the Kenwood's superb cast alloy chassis also contributes to it's reputation for being a cut above the average dd deck of the period.

Thanks Jamie. When googling the Anderol I came across a link on pfm to Technics SFW0010 Turntable Direct Drive Oil for the 1210. Based on nothing...

I was looking at SAE30 ISO 100 oil on ebay and found this oil for Olite Sintered Bronze Bushing/Bearings. Would it be ok or should I go for a...

Thanks for the clarification Mark. Much appreciated.

Thanks for the additional info Mark. When you say that you "put the 3 screws in loosely, then switched on" do you mean that you started the motor...

Thanks a lot for spelling it out so clearly Jamie. It's greatly appreciated. It doesn't seem too daunting so I'll buy some SAE30 and give it a try.

Mark, would you mind expanding on this a little please as I'm particularly ham-fisted and it's making me wonder if I should tackle opening the...

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