Thread: Tandberg 3041x
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Old 1st Aug 2011, 12:34 pm   #2
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Default Re: Tandberg 3041x

Many Tandberg recorders are very similar, especially the mechanics, so what goes for one model usually goes for another.

The main problem with these machines is that the pinch roller is made out of a rubber that degrades easily, thankfully, there are people who refurbish them with new rubber. Similarly with the belts, they tend to crack and snap after a while. O-rings (intended for hydraulic seals) can be used as replacements, although a proper belt will have a bit more resliancy.

On the 2000, 3000, 4000 and 6000 series the clutches under the reel tables also tend to disintegrate over the years, causing loss of torque and scraping sounds during wind. You can either fabricate your own replacements our of cork or the right type of rubber, or again get third party replacements.

I've had good success with parts from Lasse Hovde (lasse72@frisurf.no) who refurbishes pinch rollers and has replacement rubber parts. (Lasse is an absolute Tandberg enthusiast, even eates off Tandberg-logotyped plates which he got hold of when the factory closed down.)

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