Indeed that was the issue, after some lubrication the head is now moving forward when play is engaged. It still has a problem with the last 1/10mm...
Yes, I think you're onto something here. I was thinking the same as I can se the mechanism inside moving when engaging play but head is not. I...
Thanks for your tips. I have checked the playback to see how the tape behaves and it looks good. I also rechecked the pinch roller and noticed...
I recently scored a mint condition 701C complete with box and accessories sold as non working. After changing belt and pinch rollers (both had...
[ATTACH] This is the part that should move forward when you press play.
Have you checked that the playhead is engaged (moved forward) properly when you press play? I bought a walkman that was said not to work (silent)...
Congratulations to a great Walkman! I would start with the basics, clean the recording potentiometer properly with contact cleaner, your might...
What do you think of using a good lab power supply and set it to <6V? Would that be safe or is there the same problem there as for switching PS?...
My humble collection of restored Walkmans. I was looking for for a suitable storage/display for them and finally found it at IKEA in their gaming...
Many walkmans have a detection for tape, did you have a tape in the player when you tried? My EX670 does nothing unless there is a tape inside. Is...
Hi, I would have desoldered the motor and screwed that in place for easier installation of the new belt. How the belt should be, I don’t know,...
Good to hear about the washer, it was just too strange that they were missing on 2 different walkmans . Power draw is 99mA so it looks ok. I will...
Thanks Valentin, Yes, washer is a better name for it. There is something black inside/around the axle on both walkmans, it didn't come out so I...
Hi, Some time ago I renovated a DC2 and also changed the center gear. I follow the guide "Sony DD series step-by-step repair guide for dummies"...
Thanks Valentin and Deb64 for your replies. It looks like I got fake chips and that is the cause of the issues. I have ordered a hopefully genuin...
Greetings, I just got hold of a mint condition D6C with a speed problem, playing too fast. Otherwise it looks like it works fine. I now replaced...
I feel like I've been chasing a ghost, done a lot more recordings and listening on both Type I and Type II tapes and now the results are as...
Thanks for your replies. I don't know why, but I have a hunch that it's not azimuth adjustment that is needed but maybe I'm just not comfortable...
Hi, I recently restored a DC2 (changing center gear, cleaning, lubrication etc). It sounds really good but I have now done some good recordings...
Hi, I'm a little late to this discussion but just wanted to share my experiences with restoring WM-D3 and other walkmans. I've recently finished...
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