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Originally Posted by llama
In case you didn't know, that's a Collaro Transcriptor tape deck, probably a Mk4 (the one with the digital tape counter). Huge flywheel. Bi-directional. 2 motors doing the job of 3 - at the expense of extra jockey wheels and links.
The "extra" EL84 elevates (I guess) the electronics to a better class than single EL84 types.
Should be a rewarding restoration.
Graham
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I wasn't sure of the exact deck model, any tips on a mechanical service? I've put a very small amount of grease on the many arms/levers/parts that metal rubs against metal. It's now moving a lot better than the original condition it arrived in. I've not touched the motors or gone rear the tape path/heads.
I cleaned the capstan pinch roller, it was quite brown. I removed it and gave it a gentle clean in dilute fairy liquid/old toothbrush. Then some of my home brewed/distilled 96% ethanol (for research use only
tho my SAAB 95 is the ethanol/petrol biofuel model so I can keep it running after the apocalypse !)
There was a felt pad inside the roller, I assume for oil, would silicone oil be best here?
Photo of cleaned up roller attached.