17 Sep
2006
17 Sep
'06
6:02 a.m.
On Sep 14 2006, 23:00, Tony Duell wrote:
The
parts manual exists, I have it. I only have one copy, though
(unlike the Techincal Manual where I have at least 2 of each volume, but
different editions IIRC).
I might be able to be convinced to make a copy of it. It is, at
least,
looseleaf...
Hm... is it large? If it's not too big, I would pay for the copying.
> It says to lubricate the motor bearings at each
end. But mine
doesn't
> look like it was designed for that.
If this is the normal motor, then it's sort of
sealed for life -- the
end
housings are glued to the stator laminations, It's
similar in
construction to the RX02 spindle motor IIRC.
It can be lubricated, though. Take the motor out of the chassis,
remove
the fan and the reduction gearing. There's a black
plastic cover at
each
end around the spidnle, these can be prised (pried)
off. You can the
squirt some oil into the bearings.
I think I'll leave that until after the event, when I have more time
(I'm about to go on holiday) to do a full job. I've lubricated the
shaft behind the motor, though, and a few other key points.
Thanks for confirming that the motor is at least "sort of" sealed for
life!
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York