Lens paper for photography or microscopes is what I use to remove the oil from my TT bearing every couple of years. Wrap around a cotton swab it is absorbent enough that if the oil is not contaminated (contamination is rare) it will remove almost all the old oil without the need for any “cleaner”. Follow directions for volume to place into the bearing and how to coat the all parts you will be good for a while. Scott paper towels are theoretically too “rough” compared to lens paper. Probably theoretical for a these bearings but appear towels will scratch microscope lenses.
Transrotor Zet3 questions
Hoping someone can give some input, I think I know the answers, but just want to confirm.
I just recently purchased a very slightly used (I think it was only 6 months use) Transrotor Zet 3 with TMD bearing.
During the boxing/packaging (mostly at this point) and during a long drive home, some oil came out of the bottom bearing socket. Im not sure if its best to empty it all out and start from the beginning? I'm also trying to figure out the best way to empty it out. Or do I risk trying to just add like 1cc of new oil on the ball and axle and let the extra flow down?
- Other question is, it seems like the spindle on this is taller than a standard TT spindle, so I'm assuming only Transrotor record weights can be used?