Why would you want to clean the grease off? The bearings need to be lubed and I'm pretty sure there was grease in there originally.
Ron L -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rich Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:08 AM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Victor Tone-Arm assistance needed Grease to hold them in place and good electrical contact cleaner to clean it out after assembled. On 08/02/2012 02:26 AM, DanKj wrote: > I took apart the base of an Orthophonic arm (the kind without bracket > and pivot pin) and am having a frustrating time getting it together > again! I just don't see how to get the 5 ball-bearings to stay put > while the 3 screws are replaced. Tried holding it upside-down in one > hand, but it was impossible to keep every part in place. Also tried > assembling right in the Victrola, which almost works - until I try to > put the black cover on. > > I might have done this with a Granada, long ago, but maybe I looked at > how it was put together & changed my mind! > > Any suggestions will be received with gratitude. :) > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.org > > _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org _______________________________________________ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org
