VPI Classic Motor Lubrication

Thank you. A bit confused by your reply. VPI recommends lithium grease for the platter bearing. I wouldn't use that for the motor. What to use on the motor shaft is what I would like to know.

Thanks for your reply though.

40 weight motor oil is specified in the manual. Your suggested application method should work. I plan on squirting a couple drops of oil in the tight gap after a year of operation.

VPI is so easy to contact, and get answers from, direct from the horse's mouth so to speak. Email them, and I'd bet you get a reply lickety split from Mike within 24 hours.

I would garner an educated guess, regardless of 300rpm, or 600rpm, many of the Motors VPI has used, has been Hurst AC Synchronous, and I would think a Synthetic Motor Oil, such as Mobil 1 5-30W, 10-30W, 30W, or 40w would be fine.

Just use only one drop, that's all it takes. Repeat in about another 3-5 years. Mark

Dordevic...Perhaps that Magic Lube I mentioned IS lithium grease...I don't know. I use Magic Lube on the bearing of my Superscoutmaster Rim Drive with great results. Use the lighter oil...the damping fluid, or the Mobil 1 on the shaft of the platter, and the drop into the motor.