Rock-Ola lubrication chart

[Doghouse]

Hi!

I've only just found this jukebox site although I belong to a couple of others.

I'm looking for a lubrication chart for Rock-Ola jukeboxes.
I understand these were sometimes attached to the backdoor of jukeboxes and sometimes separate. There's no help in the manuals as to what to oil and more importantly, what to leave alone.
If anyone can offer any help here, it would be much appreciated.

 

[wickedbass]

I'm looking for a lubrication
I understand these were sometimes attached to the backdoor

Try contacting member Jow...he is familiar with this type of repair..

 

[Doghouse]

Try contacting member Jow...he is familiar with this type of repair..

Thanks for that.

 

[wickedbass]

Thanks for that.

lol sorry man was just joking...board today...i really dont have an answer. if anyone here would id bet ken layton would.

 

[Burt6666]

What model of juke is it?

 

[RedWolfJC]

What model of juke is it?

based on his avatar I'd say a Rock Ola 468:

 

[Dr Galaga]

I think I have the info somewhere...now I just have to figure out where!

 

[Doghouse]

I think I have the info somewhere...now I just have to figure out where!

Thanks for that, presently I'm just using 3 in 1 oil on "anything that moves" other than the selection pins and it seems OK.

It seems to have had a very easy life before I got it a few months ago, as it appears to be in good mechanical condition and there are very few marks on the exterior. It just needed a good clean and probably 25 years of nicotine removed from the speaker fabric.

I bought a new unused graphic for £5 to replace the faded original and had the turntable grommets replaced which does wonders in removing completely the background noise common to the many models which have the same mechanism. For those unaware, this noise is caused because the cartridge picks up the vibration of the motor which the original grommets when they become hard with age, fail to suppress.

The many varieties of Rock-Ola models which share the same mechanics as this one are "tried and tested" yet unfashionable because of the lack of visible mechanism and their size, (4ft wide) so are presently relatively inexpensive to buy. I probably spent nearly as much on gathering a good selection of Motown and 60/70s pop clasic records as I did purchasing the machine.
My wife understandably wasn't too keen on it being in the house, as she already has to put up with my saxophones and electric piano, so it lives in our summerhouse at the bottom of the garden.

Here's a video if you'd care to see it.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezxlBnCx4ag

 

[Burt6666]

I do the same with my rock-ola....just lube whatever moves.Just don't use too much.

 

[Burt6666]

When you say turntable grommets,which ones,exactly are you refering to?

 

[Doghouse]

When you say turntable grommets,which ones,exactly are you refering to?

To check whether they need replacing. Play a record and while it's playing lightly put your finger on the tip of the gripper arm, you should not be able to feel any vibration if they are in good condition.

If your machine shares the same mechanics as mine and many do, it's an easy job.

If you lift up the turntable, you'll see the drive shaft of the motor and the jockey wheel that connects it to the inside of the rim of the turntable.
You'll also see the three pins which pass through the metal plate below the turntable which support the motor below it. The rubber grommets can be seen at the end of the pins. They each have a washer and small circlip securing them.

They look like these.

http://www.thejukeboxman.com/thejuk...ages/rock-ola_parts/Rockola phono motor groms

Turn off the machine.

It's easy enough to remove the clips and washers and the motor can be dropped down (keep one hand under it). The old grommets can then be prized out, they may stick a bit. Push the new grommets into the plate (they'll seem so soft compared with the originals). Then push the motor back up so that the pins pass through the grommets. Replace the washers and push the circlips back on each.
Job done.
A set of grommets costs less than £3.

 

[Doghouse]

I've found the lubrication chart for which I was looking. Well.. It's for an earlier model but I think the mechanics are the same.

I found it here, if you want to download it yourself, but I included the graphic as it should remain on the board if the link disappears.

http://thearcadeboneyard.com/files/NewFolder/jukes/ROCK-OLA_436/LUBRICATION.pdf

 

[Burt6666]

Looks like typical rock-ola mech.

 

[Pattit0]

Rockola Lube Chart

Hi, I am new here and was wondering if anyone has a Rockola Lubrication Chart. The Arcade Boneyard wants to charge me $29.99 to join and I really only need this chart. I just need to see where to apply oil as I am trying to learn how to service my beloved Rockola 450. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Doghouse]

I've just seen your post.
I've sent you a PM.

 

[Doghouse]

The link for a photo of the grommets in a previous post of mine no longer works as the supplier's webpage has been updated, so here is the new one.

http://www.thejukeboxman.com/shop/ROCKOLA-Turntable-Motor-Mount-Grommets

As people are still clicking on this thread, if anyone else needs the lubrication chart, pm me with your e-mail address.

 

[Phetishboy]

I've got a 470, I should probably get the lube chart from you.