[GreenKeys] Creed 6S reader with sluggish motor

[Dave Wade]

On 30/07/2013 22:23, Dave Wade wrote:
> Folks,
>
>  I have been looking at the Creed equipment at www.mosi.org.uk which 
> was attached to the Pegasus computer. The Creed 54 teleprinter appears 
> to run just fine, but I havne't fed any current loop current into it 
> yet. However today when I put power on the Creed 6S reader it was 
> reluctant to start and the motor seemed to slow down and stop turning. 
> Its de-clutched from the reader mechanism, but the motor seems stiff 
> to turn. A brief glance through the manuals does not indicate any 
> lubrication of the motor is required. Any thoughts any one?
>

Folks,
  Thanks for the suggestions, but I have now found the section of the 
manual on greasing the motor.  I hate to start on the subject of "which 
grease" but I was wondering if there is any reason why MolySlip High 
Speed Bearing Grease which is specified for Electric Motors would not be 
a good choice as its improved lubrication characteristics should 
preserve the equipment better than normal grease...

http://www.draketooling.co.uk/Products/maintenance_workshop_lubricants_greases/MOL22005

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271132366428

Any thoughts folks (preferably polite)...

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Dave Wade G4UGM
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