Perpetuum Ebner 2020L turntable. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Michael Maurice · 27th May 2023, 11:30 pm

I am servicing this turntable but have come across a problem which I dont know how to solve.

It appears that the horizontal bearings are somewhat stiff and the arm is unable to track the records correctly. It may be that the grease used in the bearings has dried out.

I'm loathe to dismantle the arm for obvious reasons when you see the service manual and extract.

Has anyone come across this before and how do I solve it.

ben · 27th May 2023, 11:36 pm

Injecting some light oil as close as possible to the bearing with a syringe, then work it back and forth a few dozen times might do it. Otherwise, it's disassembly!

Michael Maurice · 28th May 2023, 12:21 am

I forgot to include the SM and a diagram

27th May 2023, 11:30 pm	#1
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Perpetuum Ebner 2020L turntable. I am servicing this turntable but have come across a problem which I dont know how to solve. It appears that the horizontal bearings are somewhat stiff and the arm is unable to track the records correctly. It may be that the grease used in the bearings has dried out. I'm loathe to dismantle the arm for obvious reasons when you see the service manual and extract. Has anyone come across this before and how do I solve it. __________________ Forum Moderator http://www.michaelmauricerepairs.co.uk/

27th May 2023, 11:36 pm	#2
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: Perpetuum Ebner 2020L turntable. Injecting some light oil as close as possible to the bearing with a syringe, then work it back and forth a few dozen times might do it. Otherwise, it's disassembly! __________________ Regards, Ben.