Michell Gyrodec, main bearing lube

Lot's of great comments here.  I've had my Gyro since 02.  I change the oil every year with 5w30 full synthetic Mobile One.  New belt every 4-5 years.  It's an amazingly well designed table.  It's really easy as others have described.  I'm not sure about the little ball bearing replacement.  I've never had issues with my original.  Good luck!  You can do this!

Lot's of great comments here.  I've had my Gyro since 02.  I change the oil every year with 5w30 full synthetic Mobile One.  New belt every 4-5 years.  It's an amazingly well designed table.  It's really easy as others have described.  I'm not sure about the little ball bearing replacement.  I've never had issues with my original.  Good luck!  You can do this!

Pin, all good points!  Thanks for the reply!

It has been my understanding that the small ball bearing is only a 'catch bearing '.  The hydro dynamic concept used by Michael slightly lifts the platter onto a thin film of oil, and off of the balls contact surface. It ( the ball) comes into play when the platter is at rest.  Hence the name, catch bearing!   

I have and do examine the flat area on the spindle ' post' for any marks ruled unusual, with a good magnifying glass, and so far so good...

String...thanks for the tip!  Good idea!  I've been using rubbing alcohol and q-tips, but the Hoppes #9 will surely remove any type of residue! 

Well Jazz, it's been awhile!  Did you tackle the oil change yet!