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VPI Platter Spinning SLOWLY

I've tried two different lubricants (Super Lube and Shimano Dura Ace Grease) for my VPI Classic 2 platter and it still does not spin properly. I removed and re-applied grease and it spins fine for about 5 minutes, then it slows down immensely. If I remove/re-install the platter, it spins smoothly again but only for a short period of time. Anyone experience this before and know a fix? Thanks
jyoungpark

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bpoletti
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Belt slipping?
bpoletti
1,556 posts
 
Clean and lightly talc the belt.

The Dura Ace grease should work very well. It's a sticky low-speed lubricant.

When the platter starts spinning slowly, is it really stiff? That motor has pretty high torque.

I'd call VPI. Everybody is back from RMAF.
bpoletti
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Why not get in touch with VPI? They know it's good PR to have satisfied customers.
bpoletti
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Just call VPI (check their website for their phone number), ask for Mat (good guy). Ask him if it's OK to bring it in and if so, when.
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