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Author Topic: Squeaky Alpha Platter Shane Hoffmann Film Handler Posts: 68 From: Fond du Lac, WI, USA Registered: Feb 2003 posted 12-07-2003 07:03 PM                     Another platter question- On one of our Alpha Platters (model 35-A3), when we use the top deck it squeaks very obnoxiously. I assume it's coming from the roller that's attached to the motor that spins the platter (I can't find the manual, I'm not sure what this part is called). This is where it sounds like it's coming from. Is there a specific part that needs to be lubed? If so, what should be used to lube it? Thanks.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-07-2003 07:11 PM                     The only part that is lubed is the bearing at the center of the platter itself. Nothing else on an Alpha normally needs any lube. Mark @ CLACO  |  IP: Logged Kyle Watkins Expert Film Handler Posts: 185 From: Stuart, FL, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 12-07-2003 07:22 PM                     More and Likely it will be the lower cone bearing. You should be able to find them at a auto parts store. Not very expensive. Kyle  |  IP: Logged Rick Long Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 759 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Nov 1999 posted 12-07-2003 11:17 PM                     Check also to see that the payout assembly isn't sitting to low in its holder, and the platter isn't turning one of the perimiter rollers. Adjusting the height of the payout is simple but requires removing the disc and loosening the screw in the post.  |  IP: Logged Paul G. Thompson The Weenie Man Posts: 4718 From: Mount Vernon WA USA Registered: Nov 2000 posted 12-08-2003 01:09 AM                     And check that spacer on the spindle.  |  IP: Logged

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