3.Put the bearing housing very gently down over the shaft taking care not to displace the ball. It will be a very
tight fit but once engaged it can drop suddenly - lower the bearing housing carefully by hand to prevent this.
Now spin the bearing to ensure it runs smoothly.
If it’s not smooth enough, use the syringe to fill the small hole at the top of the spindle. Once you've done this
turn the bearing whilst gently lifting the bearing housing. The oil will disappear into the bearing and wash down
the shaft. Because of the very tight clearances of the bearing there may still be small amounts of 'friction' - this
will disappear as the bearing runs in.
4. Put on the cotton gloves and
pick up the acrylic platter, with the
dip for the record label uppermost.
Hold it level over the bearing
housing, locate it carefully and
gently lower it until it seats fully
over the bearing.
5. Take out one of the drive 'belts' and run it round the motor spindle and then round the platter. There are two
ruts on the pulley of motor. The above rut is for 45 rpm, and the nether rut is for 33.3 rpm. Different ruts for the
