[net.micro] Noisy drives

Mark Becker <Cent.Mbeck%MIT-OZ@MIT-MC> (02/07/85)

Uh oh.

     One of the Shugart 851 8" drives in a cabinet started making a
squeeking noise shortly after being turned on.  I took it out, didn't
find any loose pieces, turned it back on again, and the noise got
louder.  Then I shut it down and took it off-line.

     I presume the spindle bearings are dry.  But what about lubricants?

     Is there something specific I should put in there or will my
can of spray lubricant (something called "tefrawn") do?

Mark Becker
Cent.Mbeck%Mit-Oz@Mit-Mc

mlsmith@NADC (02/07/85)

There was a special kind of oil we used, similar to sewing machine
oil, but thicker to lubricate the head guide bar and spindle of our 8"
drives. One note of caution: a little goes a long way. Sorry but I
don't have the name of the manufacturer.