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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
dharty
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stanwal
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I haven't heard either of these, try the above and if that doesn't work call VPI.
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stringreen
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Call VPI. I hear no noise at all...dead silence. When it was new there was a ticking sound...I lubed the brass plate with some thin oil VPI sent to me. There is thicker grease which Harry said was a new product which is to be used on the main bearing of the platter..not lithium grease.
philb7777
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I agree with the above Drew. The motor (when new out of the box) takes a few days to lose a whirring sound but then should be dead silent unless year ear is practically up against the motor chassis. Any flapping or clicking sound from the belt should be only when starting up the motor. Once at stable speed, no ticking sound should be coming from the rubber belt. I would call VPI and ask to speak to Mike.
hevac1
812 posts
 
I don't have a scout but when I had a Vpi HW 19 Mk4 if I didn't align the motor to the platter correctly I would here the belt moving up and down on the platter. Bugged the sh.. out of me.
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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