On 14/08/2010 17:20, Eiron wrote:
On 14/08/2010 13:28, Rob wrote:
Does anyone know what this is /likely/ to be:

http://www.roksan.co.uk/roksan/roksanpage.php?pageno=6#

3in1, some grade of motor oil, some hybrid concoction?

I never found out what the right oil for a Garrard 401 was.
As the bearing is similar to a Roksan, according to the pdf on that page,
then I guess the oil will be about right too.
I thought for a plain spindle on top of a ball-bearing,
something heavy like EP90 gear oil would be best.


I went the other way with my Thorens deck, and I used sewing machine
oil. Yes, I did need to top it up fairly regularly, but it did *seem* to
give less bearing noise off the platter than a heavier oil.

I also tried PTFE spray once, but wasn't so keen.

DH