I see, those capstans are the type that already have a deep roughening from the factory. The macro picture is a very good reference in this...
Indeed it does seem to be an azimuth problem, but I wouldn't necessarily suspect a tilted head (especially on those units that don't have...
Hello and welcome to the forum ! Post in the "Gear you want" section. I recommend asking for a replacement PCB, as the chances of finding just...
@AMoonRabbit I added a link with a motor disassembly and maintenance tutorial to the restoration thread, made by a forum member. So check this one...
Yes, that screw is the correct one.
Ok, in regard to the small guide wheel of the motor belt, that doesn't have a washer beneath it. At least I have not seen a washer in any of the...
@AMoonRabbit This type of mechanism needs a complete relubrication, in my opinion, before any conclusion can be drawn. What I can hear in the...
I also recommend checking out this thread, as the mechanism of the EX1 seems similar to the EX508: https://www.tapeheads.net/showthread.php?t=41384
It is very likely this device has a mode switch, which tells the microcontroller in which state the mech is in (forward, reverse, stop or just...
Ok, so the fact that on one side you got a decent figure and on the other not, to me indicates the belt itlself can be excluded as a potential...
Ok, so the fact that motor doesn't have any side-to-side play is a very good thing. There's obviously no problem in measuring with a microphone,...
@JUAN ANDRES MONTIEL DIEZ Old caps are Nippon Chemicon by the looks of it. Check the picture attached with their logo. On the actual caps, since...
@RTB To me it doesn't seem there is anything missing. The white gear on top (circled red in the picture attached) is normal to move from right to...
@JUAN ANDRES MONTIEL DIEZ I'm reffering to the electronic auto-off, indicated by reflective/dark pattern on the takeup reel gear. The mechanical...
So far, this is the info we have regarding serial numbers: 120 895 - thick center gear, no auto-off 241 322 - normal center gear, no auto-off, 2...
I suggest looking at the pictures in this thread and the service manual. All the values of capacitors can be found in these pictures:...
@Emiel Thank you for mentioning me, but I think he is better off finding someone in US to avoid the high shipping costs and customs delays. There...
This thread covers what I believe to be a potential common problem found in SONY WM-2 walkmans. It's more likely to be present on those with...
If it's just the speaker that's cracking, you can certainly use it as it is. It's probably either the speaker itself (voicecoil separated from...
If you are sure the rec/pb switch is perfectly cleaned, then the cracke is likely caused by a bad transistor: either a discrete one or one inside...
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