Transrotor Zet3 questions

@skads_187 

Contamination is rare - if it is bearing wear you would see some in the oil - try tipping the oil out and have a look to see of it is clear. Pretty sure the Transrotor uses classic bronze sleeves/steel shaft.

I have used CRC electroclean to flush bearings ( spray nozzle has a tube attachment ), followed by CRC CO contact cleaner to remove any residue.

I always smear a little oil on the spindle ( particularly the tip ) before insertion to ensure no scouring occurs when inserting. This is important.

@dover the oil is definitely the bronze one. I will look for those Crc bottles thanks! Oh wow, so you put some on the spindle as well? Didn’t know that , I try not to let it touch when I put the platter on. I know the axel needs to be covered in it, that’s interesting !

You can use tissue paper to pull the oil out as well.  I would drain and start with fresh oil.  There are options out there for record weights with taller spindle height and if transrotor has one available I would go with that to start out with.

Good Luck

If it becomes necessary to clean out a bearing well with tissue paper, I recommend photographic lens paper, which is constructed so as not to leave behind tiny fragments of paper. You don't want such fragments in the bearing.

Thanks, never thought of the paper before, I thought maybe scott towels would hopefully not leave any residue behind. but lens paper is smart!

I went to check back some email exchanges, and should have mentioned this important part. The turntable was barely used for 100 hours total (I think he only owned the table for 6 months). Technically, I have to imagine, the oil hasn't been used long enough, the only issue is, as I mentioned, I don't know exactly how much has spilled out in total, so not sure if I put 1/3 of the tube might be good enough?