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Electric Piano Motor Cleaning & Lubrication
By Adam Aceto

Dear MMD Gang,  There are a number of articles in the MMD Archives
regarding motor lubrication, however, none which walk through the
process step-by-step for reproducing pianos.  I have never lubricated
the motor for my late Ampico A (1928) grand and, while it works
perfectly, I'd like to avoid any future problems by learning how to
lubricate it properly.

The motor is a Holtzer-Cabot style ST17 1/8 hp AC motor.  I'm hoping
someone can walk me through the process of properly and safely dropping
the motor from the piano, directing me to which screws/wells to open,
and which oil and where and how much to lubricate.

Much appreciated in advance.

Adam Aceto
Burbank, California

 [ The Holtzer-Cabot style ST17 motor and several other styles are
 [ pictured at http://www.mmdigest.com/Gallery/Tech/index.html 
 [ -- Robbie


(Message sent Fri 22 May 2015, 23:45:37 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

Key Words in Subject:  Cleaning, Electric, Lubrication, Motor, Piano

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