Re: squeaky M101

[Dave Wallace <daw@glenqcy.glenayre.com>]

> 
> When I first received it (as a surprise gift), I turned it on and there was a
> terrible "low-pitched-squeaking" or "whirlling" noise eminating from behind
> the cabinet.  I had read about oiling the organ and been informed that it
> hadn't been oiled or played in quite a few years (at least 5-10).  I ordered
> Hammond oil and proceeded as directed (a few drops in each of the cups over
> the scanner (is that what it is called?).  Immediately the problem was
> solved.  No noise.
> 
> Now, approximately a week later, the noise is back.  I do not want to oil it
> again, having read all of the warnings about over-oiling.  Can anyone help
> me?  I would greatly appreciate any input about this.  
First of all, if you only put a few drops in each cup, you certainly UNDER
oiled it. A few drops in the scanner cup is probably OK. (The scanner is the
large cylindrical object at the far left end, looking into the back) The scanner
has a rectangular cup about 1" across. A few drops will do for that, however,
the generator will probably need more. The generator in your model is probably
covered with a piece of curved masonite. The two oil funnels in that cover
should be filled once, then they will drain back out into the generator. A
little extra in these will not hurt as much as in the scanner, but they
certainly need more than a few drops.
>
Dave Wallace