Grease all the Gears

Based on what I have read, Lithium grease is what will sustitute for Edison Grease.  I bought some at the local autoparts store.

Next I removed the turntable and  sparingly applied the white grease to the gear teeth and worm gears with a toothpick.

Gear at motor (see white grease)

Gear and vertical worm gear under spindle

Gear and horizontal worm gear off of governor

Gear between motor and crank

Gear that tracks reproduction

At a later time I will fully disassemble and clean the old grit from the gears.  They looked pretty good already.  My bigger issue is the condition of my wooden case.

Next I ran the gears and cranked the spring to get the grease to coat the surfaces and mating gears.

Next step oil everything.....but wait, as I move the A100 player, I notice it is seperating at some of the joints, so I think it is time to dive in and repair the wood........