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gusg - 2012-03-04 09:02

As my conion is in need of new belts i opened it up, hoping that it was an easy fix. After a quick look I felt like "hmmmm...who uses the cassette anyway..?" I searched on the forum for guide, but only found aout that yes-its kind of tricky.

I decided to give it a try anyway and found out that much easyer than it looks like. I took some photos that might be a good help for someone else;

Detach the screws and the wire where the arrows points at and pull the whole plate gently to the left.

Now you only have to detach these three screws...

Cut this plastic strap...

And lift the plate away!

Just remove the old belts and put on the new ones!

And now my question: Do anyone now the size of the belts?

chris69 - 2012-03-04 09:13

I've done this so many times for 12 or more Conion's that i can do it with my eyes closed. Ok not quite but almost

Tape deck #2 is more complicated and you have to remove the tape deck completely unless you have a special tool to get at the metal plate that covers the belt.

Ok for tape deck #1

The main belt is a FBM 9.6

The secondary belt and tape counter belt are both the same SBS 8.9 and you should change both even if the tape counter belt seems ok...the age is there and it's easier to change it now and a couple months down the road.

Tape deck #2 requires only one belt and it is an SBS 10.0

Have fun

Originally Posted by GuSG:

I decided to give it a try anyway and found out that much easyer than it looks like. I took some photos that might be a good help for someone else;

Detach the screws and the wire where the arrows points at and pull the whole plate gently to the left.

Now you only have to detach these three screws...

Cut this plastic strap...

And lift the plate away!

Just remove the old belts and put on the new ones!

And now my question: Do anyone now the size of the belts?

chris69 - 2012-03-04 09:17

PS. It's alot easier with a proper belt tool. Taking it apart and the belts off is easy but putting the new belts back on can be a whole different story unless you have a belt tool.

gusg - 2012-03-04 09:28

Thanks for the info!

chris69 - 2012-03-04 09:30

My please man and congrats on the rare beauty once again

Originally Posted by GuSG:

Thanks for the info!

stereo.mad - 2012-03-04 09:32

Originally Posted by Chris_69:

PS. It's alot easier with a proper belt tool. Taking it apart and the belts off is easy but putting the new belts back on can be a whole different story unless you have a belt tool.

what's a belt tool and where do you get one from

chris69 - 2012-03-04 09:46

It's about maybe 6" long and shaped like a small hook on one end. If you are stuck you could shape a makeshift one out of a still piece of wire like an old coat hanger or something similar. Studio Sounds Electronics probably has them but i got mine at Maine Electronics in Canada.

Originally Posted by stereo mad:

Originally Posted by Chris_69:

PS. It's alot easier with a proper belt tool. Taking it apart and the belts off is easy but putting the new belts back on can be a whole different story unless you have a belt tool.

what's a belt tool and where do you get one from

chris69 - 2012-03-04 09:50

The one at Studio Sounds is made different than mine but basicly the same idea except mine also has a like a double reverse hook on the other end..

http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/tools.htm

Originally Posted by stereo mad:

Originally Posted by Chris_69:

PS. It's alot easier with a proper belt tool. Taking it apart and the belts off is easy but putting the new belts back on can be a whole different story unless you have a belt tool.

what's a belt tool and where do you get one from

brutus442 - 2012-03-04 10:22

Great pics!

I use a "spring hook tool" for rebelting. Available in most electronic and hobby stores. I also invested in a $3.00 inspection tool (similar to the dental mirrors that your dentist uses. A very handy thing to see under IC borards or to help check belt aligniment in tight areas

Cheers

bronxbomber - 2013-06-16 17:03

CAN ANY OF YOU HELP ME WITH PICS OF WHERE THE WIRES CONNECT...I LOST ALL MY PICS AND MY WIRES ARE STILL UNPLUGGED...I HAVE NO CLUE AS TO WHERE THEY GO...CAN ANYONE DIRECT ME TO SOMEONE WHO IS SELLING SCHEMATICS ON THE bOX...