Thanks Dillen, I do remember now reading about these oil bronze bearings somewhere in these forums.  The same bearings are found in cheaper radio control cars (easily replaced with real bearings). I'm trying to stay positive lol. Earlier in the restoration I oiled the carrier motor and greased the plastic gears. So I was experiencing skip issues after the lube. It wasn't till yesterday that I cleaned out the motor. Hopefully I didn't completely dry out the bearing. I'm just trying to convince myself that everything will be ok. Only time will tell. 

here is the carrier motor soaking in iso achohol.[View:http://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/themes/hawaii/utility/link:800:0]

Introducing half of my system. Sounds great playing with BM 5000. The remote appears to be functioning correctly. It sounds so good with only one S80.2 speaker. Been looking around the web for a good deal on more S80.2 speakers. These last two pics are from a digital camera. The first two are from cell phone. Trying to bring quality pics to my thread. Merry Christmas everybody![View:http://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/themes/hawaii/utility/link:800:0]

Thanks elephant. I enjoy the sound more everyday I listen to it. The speaker I recapped with help from Dillen sounds better each day. My pics are crap but I believe if clicked on it brings you to photobucket account were all the pics are. 

The CD-50 has been performing flawlessly since Thursday! It's played at least 14 CDs. The satisfaction I get from performing these restorations is well worth all the late, late nights. 

So sitting in the shop behind the house is the Beogram 5000 & Beocord 5000. I haven't popped the cover on them yet but would like to bring the vinyl player back to life. Can anyone elaborate on this player...like is it worth the effort and what if the needle is damaged ($) ?

The BG 5000 is one of the best build BG from B&O, when I got mine a few years ago I cleaned and lubricated it, changed the belt, did the adjustments and it has been playing ever since, I consider it my best BG I got a MMC2 for it from Axel

Yes it is worth the effort even if you have to repair or buy a new cartridge

Thanks soren. Its got a mmc3 cartridge. The unit is FILTHY but will have to wait as I have a Rotel RP-9400 on the bench right now. Its tore down almost completely and awaiting new caps and stylus. It belonged to my father. Happy new year!!