[cctalk]Re: What can be done to preserve a working vintage HDD?

WD40?? Argh! that is NOT a lubricant. It acts more like a very slow working glue...

On 19-11-15 18:47, compu_85 wrote:
> I did some more looking. Here's a copy of the OEM ST-506 / 412 Manual:
>
> http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/seagate/ST412_OEMmanual_Apr82.pdf
>
> The diagram on page 11 is interesting. I've attached a copy. It looks like
> one should be able to get oil down past the motor and into the bearing.
> James sent me a link to a site where some people had used WD40 for this,
> however I'll go with a better lubricant... probably Schaeffer's Penetro 90.
>
> Once I get a defective disk to test on I'll liberally apply the P90 and
> ensure it doesn't leak through the bearing in to the drive, and doesn't
> harm the motor electronics in any way - I imagine some penetrants could
> dissolve the enamel on motor windings.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -J
>
> On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2:09:19 PM UTC-5, compu_85 wrote:
>>
>> My how time flies! It's nice that in the 5 years since I posted this
>> thread we now have the excellent Basic Lisa Utility to low level format
>> Widgets and ProFiles.
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>

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Met vriendelijke Groet,

Simon Claessen
drukknop.nl

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