[stealeydan]

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hi the radio works fine

the tape apears to be playing but no sound or when sound comes out its broken (speeding up slowing down <= i think)

i removed it cleand the tapes head with proper fuid on cotton bud put it back in no different

 

[Shooter]

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If you can find a cassette cleaner cartridge, you might try applying a little Isopropyl alcohol to the fiber tape in the carteidge and running it throygh the player. This not only cleans the play-back heads, but it also helps to clean the capstains/rollers and pinch-wheels.

I know this isn't encouraging, but I think that road dust/grime is another reason why the c.d. players seem to be a little more reliable. If only they would skip less...

 

[Goldwinger1984]

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I also think that the original rubber drive belts are most likely dried out and/or worn.

If you're comfrotable with tearing the radio down, do so, and remove the belts, go to a stereo repair shop and find some new drive belts, install them, lube the bushings/bearings with light oiland clean the heads carefully with alcohol, reassemble the radio and if all the electronics are good it should work.

Vic

 

[stealeydan]

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thanks just taken it apart took belt of so i will go maplins tomorrow to get a replacement i will let you know the outcome asap

thanks for the help

 

[stealeydan]

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replaced the belt and its playing rearly fast

not sure why?

 

[Goldwinger1984]

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Try sparingly, to lubricate the fast forward mechanism as it may be sticking somewhat and causing it to run faster than normal. Make sure it fully releases when disengaged.

Vic