Beogram 1203 runs slow but then speeds up to correct speed

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Hi All, so i have a beogram 1203 that i have been refurbishing for about a year. It runs real well now apart from one problem, It starts slow but if i leave it on for 20 minutes it eventually runs at the perfect speed and will continue to do so as long as i keep playing records. If i stop for about 30 minutes it slows down again and i then have to let it run for 20 minutes again. I have pulled it apart and re-oiled it a few times and initially that seemed to work and lasted about 6 months but now it's running slow again, i opened it up re-oiled the bearings and there doesn't seem to be a change this time. does any body have any ideas as to what it could be?

Wrong oiling method
Wrong oil
Worn bearings
Any combination of the above.

Replace the bearings.
They can be found (and read the description) here:

https://www.beoparts-shop.com/product/motor-bearings-set-for-beogram-motor-with-3mm-spindle/

Martin

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