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Systemdek IIX Turntable Bearing

Hello All,
I have a SYSTEMDEK IIX turntable that I am about to set-up. In the instruction manual it says that the "ball" inside the bearing well is removeable, yet I cannot get it out of the well no matter what I do. I removed the bearing housing and thoroughly removed all of the old oil inside. I tapped on the sides and bottom of the bearing well repeatedly and the ball will not fall out. Do any of you know if any of the SYSTEMDEK IIXs ever had balls that were not removeable from the housing? It seems unlikely to me but I'm not very familiar with this deck. Please help if you can. Thanks for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jeff
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gjpgamer OP
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Hi,
Thanks very much for your suggestions. I appreciate it. What type of penetrant would be suitable? I'd have to go buy something. Would rubbing alcohol work instead of acetone or lacquer thinner? I hesitate to use the super glue option as I don't have another ball in case the glue wouldn't come off. I don't know if I could get an exact match at my local hardware store.
Please get back to me when you can. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Jeff
gjpgamer OP
7 posts
 
Hi Again,
Thanks so much for getting back to me. I have some WD-40 here. I'll try that first. If it doesn't work I'll use the "heat treatment", although all I have handy is a gas range. I'll be careful not to heat the bottom too much. I generally use 30 weight oil for the bearing because it was recommended in the instructions for my old AR ES-1. I do know that, up to a point, higher viscosity is better. I'll try the 40 weight. I know that everyone seems to have their own favorite bearing lubricant. What do you think of the "black oil"? I'll let you know how I make out. Thanks very much again.
Sincerely,
Jeff
gjpgamer OP
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Hi Again. Your suggestion worked like a champ. I'm greatful. I sprayed the WD-40 into the bearing well and let it sit for about 60 hrs. I then dumped it out and whacked the bottom of the housing a couple of times with a hammer and the ball came out. I cleaned the well and ball thouroughly so this won't happen again. Thanks very much for all of your help. It is much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jeff
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