Replace the bearing? Actually, you might want an expert to fully service it, that's a great machine.
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@cwz have you tried rebuilding them? I've had a number of Ampex, Revox, Magnacord and other machines with noisy bearings but I've never had to replace one of them; I simply made sure they were properly lubricated. |
Not yet! Right now I can't figure out how to get the endcaps off a 608zz bearing in order to re-lube it. Looks like they were never intended to be removed. Maybe the capstan shaft needs to be re-lubed? I recall a warranty repair in 1971 in which Revox service in Nashville replaced a "noisy" original 608zz (SKF made in Italy). I'm wondering if shaft end-play or the sintered bearing in the housing is the problem! cwz |