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AIWA AD-F810 3-Head Tape Deck
Hello, all. After not using the subject cassette deck for several years
I decided to use it (with a computer) to convert a number of cassettes to mp3s. Previously this deck had been trouble-free (I purchased it in the early '90s.) The tape head mechanism is not moving up to engage the cassette even though the drive motor is turning the cassette's spindles when "play" is selected. Also, the area around where the tape sets when in the deck is quite warm. I haven't taken off the cover of the deck so I'm wondering whether I have a worn/broken belt problem and/or something worse. Thank you for your time and comment. Sincerely, -- J. B. Wood e-mail: |
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AIWA AD-F810 3-Head Tape Deck
"J.B. Wood" wrote in message ... Hello, all. After not using the subject cassette deck for several years I decided to use it (with a computer) to convert a number of cassettes to mp3s. Previously this deck had been trouble-free (I purchased it in the early '90s.) The tape head mechanism is not moving up to engage the cassette even though the drive motor is turning the cassette's spindles when "play" is selected. Also, the area around where the tape sets when in the deck is quite warm. I haven't taken off the cover of the deck so I'm wondering whether I have a worn/broken belt problem and/or something worse. Thank you for your time and comment. Sincerely, -- J. B. Wood e-mail: You'll likely find that in the intervening period since it was last used, the main drive belt has decomposed into stretchy goo ... I see it all the time. Some of the flat belts are getting quite difficult to obtain now. Arfa |
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AIWA AD-F810 3-Head Tape Deck
On 9/12/2011 8:06 AM, J.B. Wood wrote:
Hello, all. After not using the subject cassette deck for several years I decided to use it (with a computer) to convert a number of cassettes to mp3s. Previously this deck had been trouble-free (I purchased it in the early '90s.) The tape head mechanism is not moving up to engage the cassette even though the drive motor is turning the cassette's spindles when "play" is selected. Also, the area around where the tape sets when in the deck is quite warm. I haven't taken off the cover of the deck so I'm wondering whether I have a worn/broken belt problem and/or something worse. Thank you for your time and comment. Sincerely, John, I'll also add to Arfa's comment that in addition to the belts, there may be dried lubrication that has turned into something that looks more like contact cement than grease. This can stop the head block from moving up into position. On some machines, the pressure roller pivots are a big issue. BE CAREFUL! These parts are small and easily bent which will ruin the alignment of the machine, and possibly make it unrepairable. Regards, Tim Schwartz Bristol Electronics |
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AIWA AD-F810 3-Head Tape Deck
On 09/12/2011 08:17 PM, Arfa Daily wrote:
You'll likely find that in the intervening period since it was last used, the main drive belt has decomposed into stretchy goo ... I see it all the time. Some of the flat belts are getting quite difficult to obtain now. Arfa Thanks to Arfa and all who replied. -- J. B. Wood e-mail: |
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