The Mike New Technics Bearing

[nickbaba]

Thanks gang - much appreciated all the help and suggestions on here.

Yes, the platter spun fine with power off. Seemed level and no obvious problems.

Thanks for the tip, Robbie. Probably right as I can't think of anything else it can be.
I will try again to re-fit and fiddle with the MNB next time I have a free couple of hours to dedicate to it.

Will report progress when it happens!

[RobbieGong]

No probs Nick and whilst you do that make sure things ie wires are laid nice and flat, tucked away tidily etc to avoid any catching / rubbing as the platter spins

[OneyedK]

Yes, the platter spun fine with power off. Seemed level and no obvious problems.

Very strange... Are you sure your deck is 100% in good condition?
No PSU problems or worn out caps?
The load presented by the MN bearing IS slightly higher than the stock bearing, so existing problems might show up after install.
(Not a bearing problem, but an electronics problem)

[MikeMusic]

Very strange... Are you sure your deck is 100% in good condition?
No PSU problems or worn out caps?
The load presented by the MN bearing IS slightly higher than the stock bearing, so existing problems might show up after install.
(Not a bearing problem, but an electronics problem)

It's the things we don't know we don't know
I'm having fun changing the chain on my bike - a simple task, I was told by at least 2 people - who know what they are doing
-running into all sorts of issues no one mentioned
like the length of the chains vary, even good chain splitters murder your fingers and barely *work*, it's very mucky, you just want someone else to do it....

[Mike_New]

Hi Nick,
Firstly remove the platter and check to see if you have any foreign matter stuck to the inside of the Magnet. Then check that the three plugs are correctly installed. Also check to confirm that you have removed all the wires that may have been protruding from the printed circuit board.
You are the only person to my knowledge that has had any problems fitting the bearing.

[Mike_New]

Hi Nick,
Karl is correct you may have a platter which has a slightly smaller boss diameter where the bearing housing fits into. Try spinnng the platter and listen for any noise. However from what you describe I think that perhaps you have a plug that was not correctly installed. Having romoved the PCB and swapped the bearing you have unknowingly corrected the original problem.

[nickbaba]

Don't think its PSU problems - I'm using a Paul Hynes SR-5 which should have no problem with the slightly heavier load. Deck is in good nick, only couple of years old, no gigging just home use, should be fine.

Thanks Mike - I will re-fit the new bearing when I have some time to spare and see if the problem is indeed resolved.

tbh I'm not even surprised I'm the only person to ever have problems fitting the bearing... as previously mentioned, whenever I attempt DIY or technical work, strange things happen....usually bad!

[MartinT]

When you refit the MN bearing, check for anything at all rubbing. Spin the platter with the power completely off and listen for chafing noises. I had a wire rubbing against the underside of the platter doing that.

[Mike_New]

Don't think its PSU problems - I'm using a Paul Hynes SR-5 which should have no problem with the slightly heavier load. Deck is in good nick, only couple of years old, no gigging just home use, should be fine.

Thanks Mike - I will re-fit the new bearing when I have some time to spare and see if the problem is indeed resolved.

tbh I'm not even surprised I'm the only person to ever have problems fitting the bearing... as previously mentioned, whenever I attempt DIY or technical work, strange things happen....usually bad!

Nick,
I think your problem is that you are too scared to grab the poblem by the curlies and consider yourself so cock-handed that your worries become self fullfilling. Just treat the project as a challenging new experience
and get into it. It really is very simple and if you have problems then it will be because you have not wanted to follow through and investigate it.

[nickbaba]

Well hey,I'm doing my best over here, ya know what I mean?

Actually feeling pretty proud of myself for taking the job on in the first place, so... it ain't all bad.