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VPI Scoutmaster platter/bearing install

I'm a new owner of a Scoutmaster and it arrived with the platter separate from the bearing (I assume bearing assembly, a 3" dia steel assembly that obviously fits within the center of the platter and has the threaded center spindle).

The fit of these 2 units is extremely tight and does not slide in easily. I mate them together and it seems as it needs to be tapped or possibly pressed in? Do I just need to exert a little more force?

VPI is currently closed (past 2 weeks) and I'd love to get this TT set up this afternoon.

Can anyone offer any advice on this?

Thanks.
b2sc
jamnperry
123 posts
 
It is a tight fit but the weight of the platter should be enough to slide over the bearing. You can try a drop or 2 of the oil they gave you on the bearing shaft. You shouldn't need to tap it in, and I'm assuming the bearing is mounted on the plinth already.
b2sc OP
17 posts
 
I had to tap it in using a wood block. I was very careful.
b2sc OP
17 posts
 
...the bearing was mounted on the plinth but the platter wouldn't slide on at all. No way would I have wanted to apply the force required while it was on the plinth.

I lifted the assembly off the plinth and installed it in the platter, then simply placed the entire platter w/bearing on the plinth. It's all good now.
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