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Glad to see it fixed. I didn't chime in earlier but as far as oiling, most of these small motor bearings use oilite stuff. If the... -
Glad to see it fixed. I didn't chime in earlier but as far as oiling, most of these small motor bearings use oilite stuff. If the... -
EEndervox replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.Interesting... Now that you mention it, the tape visualization run display doesn't turn well or consistently; I think you're right that...
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caution replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.The belt that connects the right spindle to the pulley that moves the LEDs on the tape run display tends to introduce a lot of drag. You... -
EEndervox replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.Alright so I made a double ended spring, and made it work! Not perfect, but good enough. I've reassembled everything. The glue is drying...
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Superduper replied to the thread Soundesign 4684 First Look inside.I'd say it needs a full service for sure (belts, cleaning pulleys of build-up and any rotating or moving parts should be degunked and... -
caution replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.If you look at the first of two images showing the front of the chassis with the door off, you'll see a pair of divots: The left one...
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Superduper replied to the thread AKAI GXC570D.Glad to see it fixed. I didn't chime in earlier but as far as oiling, most of these small motor bearings use oilite stuff. If the...
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EEndervox replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.For the hole, are you suggesting one end of the double spring goes through? I'm confused by what springs are what. I can see the springs...
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Ok so the piece print and installation went remarkably well. The springs also fit perfect. Now I need to figure out these other springs...
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EEndervox replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.Ok so the piece print and installation went remarkably well. The springs also fit perfect. Now I need to figure out these other springs...
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Success! I fixed it. Had to open both take up reel motor and supply reel motor and clean the commutator. Used synthetic oil for capstan...
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caution replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.Forgot to mention - I've never owned a printer, I always had them done by someone else. They used an HP Jet Fusion printer, which if...
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EEndervox replied to the thread Clairtone 7980 - Tape 1 Mech Question.Good lord... What have I gotten myself into... Lol. I made a test spring for the printed piece. We'll see how it goes.
