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VPI Super Scout Master questions/concerns

I purchased a used SSM table and have some concerns. Is the set screw in the counterweight a problem with others. I have to put some serious torque on the screw to get it to lock in place. In doing so it's difficult to keep the weight in position. This causes the setting to change, time and time again. This JMW9 is the Signature version. The counterweight came from the Original version arm. Are the counterweights the same? Have I got a defective counterweight? I would also like to know how to service the tables platter bearing & the flywheel bearing. How do you put oil/lube in the components? Thank you in adavance for your input.
zenieth

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etbaby
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Hi Zenieth,

The counter weight on the JMW 9 tonearm is a problem. Yes you do have to put a lot of muscle on the screw in the counterweight to lock it down. This is a design flaw. With my first JMW tonearm I could not lock the setscrew down and the position of the counterweight always moved. You should contact VPI and get a replacement.

Use lithium grease on the ball bearing and apply mobile synethic 5w20 to the bearing shaft.
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