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Whirring sound in Scoutmaster motor normal?

Hello,

I purchased a used Scoutmaster turntable and am setting it up. Is a whirring sound from the motor normal? I can just barely hear it when I stand with my head about 2 ft. from the motor, but if I put my ear near the motor it is clearly audible. Is this normal? There is also a "tisking" sound that happens at approximately .5 second intervals but varies in loudness. Could that be something on the belt?

Any recommendations for lubricant for platter bearing?

Thanks, Drew Harty
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sidssp
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Don't know which motor you have. If it is the 600rpm motor, it is normal to have some whirring noise but it shouldn't be too loud, it might need to be lubricated. If you have the 300rpm motor, you shouldn't hear any noise unless your ear is only a couple of inches from it.

The ticking sound might be from a knot on the rubber belt.

Use white lithium grease to lubricate platter bearing. I bought mine from Lowes.
It came in a tube.
sidssp
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He bought it used, ladies and gentlemen. Break-in shouldn't be an issue, lack of lubrication is. But for the peace of mind, calling VPI will be prudent.
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