Beogram 3000 bearings and idler

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 18:24 GMT
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Beogram 3000 type 5228, 5231, 5241. I just installed the new idler wheel from Martin and infused my bearings with oil and took lots of pictures to share. I’ve struggled with this table going too fast or too slow in the past and received lots of help here for which I’m very thankful. I love this thing.

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 18:28 GMT
#2224810
Beogram supported upside down. Not on the switch or the arm of course.

Motor

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 18:34 GMT
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3 nuts

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 18:38 GMT
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2 clips

Screw for switch

Removed motor

I set this close to the table and left the wires attached.
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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 18:44 GMT
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2 nuts for the motor suspension, the 1 on the right is already removed in the photo. This spring motor suspension works great at isolating the noise from the powerful motor and idler.

Removed bracket

Lift springs up off shaft

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 18:52 GMT
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Here is the location of the two bearings we are going to infuse

Loosen screw on the pyramid of speed control and remove from shaft

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 18:56 GMT
#2224815
Remove the 3 bolts from the motor housing.

Holding the nuts requires a narrow wrench.

Lift off housing

Removed

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 19:02 GMT
#2224816
Pry tabs gently to remove bearings. I pry one less than the other to allow for easier reinstall.

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 19:05 GMT
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Details of how the two bearings are housed from when you first open them

Bottom

Top

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Saint Beogrowler
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Posted May 9, 2018 at 19:10 GMT
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I used SAE 30 oil, like an old VW.

Heated oil added, vacuum sealed following the Beolover YouTube video

I didn’t take pictures of the heating or sealing process incase my significant other were to see what I’m using food prep areas and tools for. Careful handling, hot oil is hot.

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