Hi!

 I just acquired a Beogram 1000 that has been sitting in storage for 20 years. Naturally the motor has seized up and from other threads I learned that the bearings need to be cleaned and soaked in hot oil. The bottom bearing is easy to remove, but how is the top bearing removed? It is the round motor version.

VR

You will have to remove the brass motor pulley, it's a press fit on most models. It will sometimes help if you rotate the pulley on the motor shaft as if it had a normal threading and pull at the same time. Note it's position on the shaft and try to put it there again.

Martin

I too have just aquired a Beogram 1000 which has been in storage and appears to have this problem.

It is in its original box and has all of the paperwork and a guarantee. Wonder if the local B&O dealer will honour it !!!  Might just try for the crack.

I have decided the problem is dry bearings for the following reasons:-

1. It has been in storage for ages and shows very little sign of wear (it looks brand new inside, no dust, etc), so the bearings shouldn't be knacked
2. The belt shows no sign of slackness
3. The unit starts slow but after a few minutes it reaches full speed and never misses a beat, therefore the motor can't be knackered.

Before I start stripping down, bearing in mind I paid £140 for this baby, can anybody confirm I am on the right tracks.

 Cheers

Yes, the "warm-up" symptom confirms the diagnose of dried lubricants in the bearings.

Martin