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breakbeatfanatik - 2013-05-07 12:14

I just found an old Hitachi TRK W55H at a swap meet for 5 bucks. I tried it out and the radio works fine but the tape does not turn. I opened it up and noticed that the belts for both cassette decks were ripped. The volume is a bit off as well and gives feedback when i mess with it. Anyone know how to fix or where i can get it fixed? I am in Southern California. Peace!

northerner - 2013-05-07 12:30

If you can open it up you can fix it

Spray on switch cleaner will sort the volume. New belts can be bought from eBay...easy fix

If you search the forum you'll find lots of tips on how to do it.

Oh and welcome!

breakbeatfanatik - 2013-05-07 13:15

Oh right on. I am fairly new to this. Now, is upgrading the speakers to somthing louder an option? I have done similar work for car stereos but not boombox

brutus442 - 2013-05-07 13:19

Originally Posted by Breakbeatfanatik:

Oh right on. I am fairly new to this. Now, is upgrading the speakers to somthing louder an option? I have done similar work for car stereos but not boombox

I'm not sure louder because of the limitations of the amp, but better speakers will yield better sound for sure. Just make sure you check the ohm rating

breakbeatfanatik - 2013-05-07 15:27

Awesome! Thank you for the help. I couldn't find any belts on ebay but i am sure i will soon.

driptip - 2013-05-07 19:55

welcome and congrats Bbf, would you post some pics of your box?

i am in Los angeles by the way.

breakbeatfanatik - 2013-05-07 20:16

Sure. I actually just took it apart and noticed the buttons might need some adjustment too.I'll post a pic or two later. I'm in Orange County.

sitman - 2013-05-08 09:35

Welcome bbf, let the addiction begin! (and sometimes the hair pulling) lol

breakbeatfanatik - 2013-05-08 09:48

Sitman, addiction is definitely correct. Hair pulling just started last night.lol

breakbeatfanatik - 2013-05-08 20:42

Here is a quick picture i caught this morning. I obviously am not playing the tape since it doesn't work at this point but i was trying to be flashy lol!!! Originally Posted by driptip:

welcome and congrats Bbf, would you post some pics of your box?

i am in Los angeles by the way.

northerner - 2013-05-08 22:50

Nice clean looking box and some really cool tapes there

breakbeatfanatik - 2013-05-09 10:11

Thanks! The box definitely needs work and a good cleaning in terms of knobs and buttons. Those tapes are dear to me…LOL. Plenty more where that came from!Originally Posted by Northerner:

Nice clean looking box and some really cool tapes there