As a person trained in Linn turntable setup, I agree with Lugnut's advice. However, when inserting the spindle/platter assembly into the bearing, be careful to not ding the top edge of the bearing with the spindle, center it carefully. Let the platter's own weight settle it down into the bearing as far as it wants to go on its own. Then spin the platter to cause it to settle in the rest of the way. This ensures a good distribution of the oil around the spindle as it settles and helps any trapped air bubbles to escape. Also, it goes without saying that the spindle must be perfectly clean before inserting. Good luck!
How much bearing oil?
I aquired a Heybrook TT2, 1980 vintage. It is basically a poor mans LP12. Because of it's age, I cleaned out the old bearing oil. I did this before realizing I did not have the original measuring syringe for injecting the bearing oil. I have a small bottle of new JA Mitchell synthetic bearing oil. Does anyone have an idea of how much I should use? The quantity in the bottle is tiny, but appears to be too much. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.