[calman65]

I was wrong about the inside of the main bearing. I got a better look, and it is flat with a small deep hole in the center. This small hole might center the spindle. I have not found any mention of the thrust pad yet. The spindle needs something to center it, or it will rub on the single sintered ring. Maybe the little hole?

[calman65]

Thanks Mark that explains it. I am working my way through Beolovers restored thread. I have yet to hear back from him on this.

[calman65]

matador read post#5604., My5513 type 4002 does not use the thrust pad and the “play” in the platter is normal. Its a self centering spindle. During my pre-restore inspection I notice that the zero force balancing screw is loose , just as beolover said it would be .

[calman65]

Do you know what the pad looks like, got a picture? The way the spindle fits into the bottom of the bearing on my 4002 seems to center it.

[calman65]

Ok thanks , I don’t see the thrust pad . The spindle is convex and inside the main bearing is concave , there should also be a thrust pad ?

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