How to reduce the friction in the bearing


I have an Oracle Delphi Mark II turntable. Brand new. Just setting it up. The bearing is too tight. Ran the platter for a couple of days using a stronger motor to wear it in. Worked to some extent, but not enough.
Should I let the turntable run for say a couple of hundred hours to burn in?
Anything else I can do. I have not tried sandpaper, it seems a little on the desperate side.
Appreciate your help.
dcaudio

Showing 1 response by twl

I agree with most of the above. First call Oracle to see what they recommend, and follow what they say, if they say anything. If they say you are on your own, then remove the platter and spindle, and clean spindle and bearing thoroughly, as suggested above by others. Get the proper oil in the proper amount from Oracle and put it in the bearing, and then replace the spindle and platter.

From what you have described, I see that this problem existed in the early stages of ownership and burned out the original motor. I don't know exactly why this is happening, but you must cure it or the table is useless. If the bearing or spindle is defective, then it must be replaced from Oracle, whether there is a charge for it or not.