What have I done to my Gyro bearing?


OK, I'm an idiot. I was carrying the inverted oil pumping bearing from my Gyrodec, and I dropped it on a hardwood floor. Needless to say, the ball flew out. After an extended period of groping on the floor, I found the ball and made sure it was clean, got everything back together on the Gyro...and now there's resistance when it turns, and the motor can barely turn the platter. The bearing assembly scrapes on the subchassis slightly and it all does not spin freely.

What could be wrong with it? Anything I can do short of replacing the bearing (at $225!)? There are no competent techs for at least a hundred miles and probably more. Before I make the drive, I'd like to ask you guys what my course of action should be here. What have I done?

Needless to say, I'm fairly pissed with myself...
dirtyragamuffin

Showing 1 response by mwilson

I have had problems with a Gyro SE I bought used, and these problems may be similar to this... I hadn't considered bearings as a suspect - I had attributed them to the motor (AC). At times I have heard whistling and/or screeching sounds in the motor housing, and experienced speed anomolies -- until the motor would just suddenly stop turning. After sitting awhile turned off, the motor would start again just fine and play fine for anywhere from minutes (until recurring) to over a month. I haven't touched the bearing.

The bearing didn't raise any suspicion to me when I assembled it, and the noises (when they happen - which is about once a month) come from the motor housing... could a bearing issue induce such noises and turning problem from the motor housing, or am I experiencing another known failure mode?

I love the table - I just need the services of an exorcist for a couple hours to get it on the right path.