You must be one of the lucky ones. I used the 'standard' Hurst motor in my Linn Sondek and it broke on me after about 18 months with grinding noises. My point is, I AM talking from experience.
Unless VPI is using a 'specialized' version of the Hurst motor, the issue is there.
At one point, being aware of this issue, I know VPI improved the motor by attaching a brass sleeve to the top bearing but this is a band aid, never a proper solution.
An axial motor without two bearings is bound to fail sooner or later. It is a design flaw.
Unless VPI is using a 'specialized' version of the Hurst motor, the issue is there.
At one point, being aware of this issue, I know VPI improved the motor by attaching a brass sleeve to the top bearing but this is a band aid, never a proper solution.
An axial motor without two bearings is bound to fail sooner or later. It is a design flaw.