[HAM] Leslie motors and oiling

[Paul Chandler]

Hmmmmm, as I suspected, there must be some drag on mine because the motor is 
getting quite warm and it only takes about 4 or 5 seconds to wind down.
In defence of the guy who sold me the oil, Bill Greenhill in UK who is an 
expert, the point he was trying to make is that over oiling the moving parts 
will not do any harm especially when we are trying to rescue a neglected 
machine. Obviously, when it is up and running properly, and annual topping 
up of the wells will be fine.
Mr Greenhill explained that if there is some drag in the system, then it 
will not run at full speed and ultimately be out of tune.
Does the RT - 3 have the same workings as the RT 100 ?

Thanks

Paul
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Horton" <rhorton at pennswoods.net>
To: "The Hammond Forum" <hammond at zeni.net>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 11:27 PM
Subject: Re: [HAM] Leslie motors and oiling


>I wouldnt worry too much...oil it, the try it next day. If it starts up
> without too much trouble. doesnt make loud noises or screeches, and it
> plays, it should be fine to use. Usually takes a few seconds for the TG to
> wind down.
>
> I just checked my RT-3, and it took about 13 sec to stop.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Chandler" <paulchandler at boltblue.com>
> To: "The Hammond Forum" <hammond at zeni.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 5:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [HAM] Leslie motors and oiling
>
>
>> Will using the organ speed up the process of the capillary action or 
>> won't
>> it make any difference ?
>> And, how long will the main shaft spin after the motor has been turned 
>> off
> ?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>
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