Tempest: How long does yours spin?

jehuie

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My Tempest said "Brrrrrrrrr" every time I spun the spinner. So I took it apart and got it all cleaned up. Just a few drops of 3-in-1 oil and it spins nice now. If I spin it fast it will keep turning for just about 6 seconds. How does that compare to others out there?

Yeah, I have no life.
 
I only get 5 seconds of spin. I think you used too much oil :)

I too had the "Brrrrrrrr" problem, and a little cleanup & oil and it worked great.
 
i will warn you, you will need to relearn gameplay with the smoother spinner. i had to.

Well I just got it working and it's been years since I played. So I'll be learning on a properly lubricated machine. For those who enjoy the brrrrrrr.... I'm sorry but you are just wrong on this one. :)
 
Mine makes the classic brrrrrrr sound also, but it still spins freely. I will be taking a closer look at it soon as Tempest is one of the next games on my preventative maintenance list.
 
Some of you guys are gonna LOVE my new Tempest spinner....others are gonna HATE it (if they like that BrrrrbBBbbrbrrRRrrr sound).... LOL

Dave
 
Guess I'm just used to it that way. Now your just making me want to rebuild the damn thing.... ahhhh

It's an easy job. You will need some allen wrenches to take it apart. As long as the bushings are complete and not cracked, you can just pull the thing apart and clean them up. Add a drop of lubricant on each bushing and the small washer and put it all back together. Makes a huge difference.
 
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