Empire 598 pabst Motor Lubracating

[afarran5]

Does anyone know anything about lubracating the pabst motor in an Empire 598 TT?
I think on the capstan. What kind of lub to use etc?
Thanks

 

[djn]

I think there is the users manual over at Vinylengine.com

 

[afarran5]

djn... thanks, I hunted all through vinyl engine and couldn't find a manual or even anything on lubricating the motor.

 

[djn]

I just went to VE and found it. You have to register, then clikc on Library on top of the home page, then scroll down and find "Empire" click that and go to your table. The manual is downloadable.

 

[afarran5]

I just went to VE and found it. You have to register, then clikc on Library on top of the home page, then scroll down and find "Empire" click that and go to your table. The manual is downloadable.

I am registered but I'll go to where you say.
Thanks

 

[afarran5]

I am registered but I'll go to where you say.
Thanks

Again, Thanks.
I have that manual, it says nothing about how to handle the Pabst motor.
Just need to know how and what to lub.

 

[djn]

I wonder: if the manual does not address it, does it need lubbing? I don't know as I've not dealt with that particular motor. I have the Hysterisis motor on my Rek-O-Kut but it does not need lubbing.

I'll check my ROK manual as see what it says about the pabst motor they use.

 

[djn]

OK, in the ROK manual for the models that use the Pabst is say to put 5 or 6 drops of #20 S.A.E. motor oil in the top and bottom oil holes every 12 months. It goes on to say that if there are no oil holes, the motor is permenently oiled at the factory and no more oil need be applied.

 

[afarran5]

I'm rebuilding a 598 better then new. I've done several and this one will be unique.
I had the chassis sanded and finished in a mirror silver finish. I refinished the 990 arm to it's original gold matalic finish and the platters as well. The motor cover is gold matching the arm. So the whole TT looks like jewlery, Gold and Platnum look.
Once I solve the motor issue, it will be better then new. the arm is perfect as is the strobeing.

 

[Golana]

I do believe the motor is sealed bearing. Thus no lube.

 

[afarran5]

I do believe the motor is sealed bearing. Thus no lube.

I have opened it and the shaft looks like it should be lubed, it's metal on metal. I think that the lube disapaites after 50 years so re-lubing for the next 50 seems like a good idea. But your correct, originally they said non needed, but they didn't expect them to live this long.

 

[tvi]

I use there grease for most things but there oil might be what you want?
Super Lube® Oil with PTFE

rgds
james

 

[afarran5]

I use there grease for most things but there oil might be what you want?
Super Lube® Oil with PTFE

rgds
james

Thanks, I will look into that oil.