I kept a Miniscribe from a SE that I restored and sold off a couple of years ago. I've only got it to spin up twice - both involved that I "applied" oil (synthetic sewing machine oil and Singer super oil respecitively) to the stem of the centre spindle. Then I work it out like crazy. At first it's stiff but it improves a lot after workout. I'm don't feel that not much of the oil get's where it needs to go because of the little disk (that keeps the Pabst motor and platter package/assembly in place) is in the way.
My question: Is there a way to remove the little disk to properly lubricate the drive so it can easily spin up again? I don't wish to open up the drive and expose the platters. Or should I just go yolo and squirt some WD-40 in there to loosen up/dislodge any grime?
PS There's nothing of importance to me on this drive and I have already imaged it and copied the content - twice.
My question: Is there a way to remove the little disk to properly lubricate the drive so it can easily spin up again? I don't wish to open up the drive and expose the platters. Or should I just go yolo and squirt some WD-40 in there to loosen up/dislodge any grime?
PS There's nothing of importance to me on this drive and I have already imaged it and copied the content - twice.