Yes, that washer was installed from the factory, otherwise you would have increased wow&flutter and depending on walkman orientation metal on...
The 2 screws inside the cassette compartment hold the mechanism itself to the upper part of the case. The ones on the sides however is not clear:...
Exactly given the fact it only has 2 screws, it has to have clips as 2 screws is not enough to secure that back cover firmly. As stated, it is...
As a tip, you should post more pictures from all sides, with door open etc. for such a request. Attached some found online to better illustrate...
In regard to sourcing the pulley alone, the chances are very slim. Would not even bother trying to source such a part unless I find a super cheap...
For the FWD/REV lever to move, you need to engage the solenoid first, otherwise the mechanism will freely rotate without engaging play mode. The...
You mentioned you cleaned it inside. Did you have a problem with battery leakeage on the PCB ? This walkman has the option to be used with a...
Grundig BeatBoy 80 For the most part, the mechanism only needs basic maintenance items: - cleaning and re-lubrication; - new belts; -...
From the picture you posted, it's not clear if the part is broken or not. You need to take more pictures from different angles to see how the...
It looks like this is how it's supposed to go. Please share what you did on this unit and links to parts like belts for reference, so other...
Based on your photo, I notice the pinch roller does not sit in the correct position. It should be much closer to the capstan than it is now. The...
Small black pulley is for routing purposes only, it doesn't drive anything. Many mechanisms have such an "idler" pulley.
Here you have the belt routing, which is the same on all models with this mechanism:...
This was obviously not the case as the serial numbers vary a lot and it's the first digit that is the same on many devices never the last. The...
Looking at the 2 service manuals: https://elektrotanya.com/sony_wm-ex660_ex662_cassette_player.pdf/download.html...
I want to share with you another clutch gear, which is much cheaper than the previously mentioned one. Here it is:...
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