SME 20/2 Spindle/bearing


Is the bearing/spindle on a SME 20/2A TT accessable to be cleaned? Secondly, is anyone using anything other than the "SME" supplied spindle oil? I'd like to find something that doesnt have to be ordered from England, if possible.

jim94025

Showing 1 response by boothroyd

I think you’re OK.

The spindle bearing of your 20/2 is sealed and should not require any service. When it was originally sold, SME included an extra “charge” of p/n: 1058/20 Syringe of Spindle Oil. It’s my understanding in discussions with Brian Laker @ SME that the bearing will last a lifetime even if that additional supplied syringe charge was never injected into the spindle via its chrome oil fill adapter fitting (p/n 1129).
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