I am now settled with the setup of my Thorens and may plan lubrication of the spindle bearing this week. Though i do not notice any drag or noise from the spindle, nor there is any drag on the free rotation of the platter. I am not aware about the history of this table and when the spindle bearings were last lubricated and how often does the spindle bearing require lubrication. Search on the web gave me once in 5 years of spindle bearing lubraction.
The TD 145 mk2 is a 1976-`1978 model and assuming it to be with the owner from 1980 - its almost 40 years old. That gives a rough estimate of bearing lubrication 8 times in 40 years on an average. I am not sure which oil to use and many recommend thin oil like sewing machine oil. High viscosity oil will be required to prevent bearing wear. The DIY oil that comes to my mind is the "Parachute Coconut Oil" which works wonders for common lubrication. Any suggestion / advise on the "Parachute Oil" brand. If not then, what oil have you used for the spindle bearings. Advise / suggestion needed.
The TD 145 mk2 is a 1976-`1978 model and assuming it to be with the owner from 1980 - its almost 40 years old. That gives a rough estimate of bearing lubrication 8 times in 40 years on an average. I am not sure which oil to use and many recommend thin oil like sewing machine oil. High viscosity oil will be required to prevent bearing wear. The DIY oil that comes to my mind is the "Parachute Coconut Oil" which works wonders for common lubrication. Any suggestion / advise on the "Parachute Oil" brand. If not then, what oil have you used for the spindle bearings. Advise / suggestion needed.