hi folks
Was gifted a '77 Magnavox 7140 - AM/FM cassette. The AM/FM work as well as one could expect.
The cassette - well, there's the problem. Disassembled, switch to "Tape" and engage the play button.
The motor turns for a half second, but nothing thereafter.
I found that if I nudge the Tape/AM/FM switch ever so slightly toward the AM (from the Tape position),
the tape will play. So, I'm considering how to repair.
I've not found a parts list, and have little hope of finding a replacement switch, so I'm thinking "repair".
Just to be clear, I've given the switch a thorough de-oxit, but I still need the slight nudge to keep the tape
playing.
TIA
Steve
Was gifted a '77 Magnavox 7140 - AM/FM cassette. The AM/FM work as well as one could expect.
The cassette - well, there's the problem. Disassembled, switch to "Tape" and engage the play button.
The motor turns for a half second, but nothing thereafter.
I found that if I nudge the Tape/AM/FM switch ever so slightly toward the AM (from the Tape position),
the tape will play. So, I'm considering how to repair.
I've not found a parts list, and have little hope of finding a replacement switch, so I'm thinking "repair".
Just to be clear, I've given the switch a thorough de-oxit, but I still need the slight nudge to keep the tape
playing.
TIA
Steve