Re: Philips N1500 - can it be tricked?
After several weeks of not doing very much with the N1500, have now dived back in. Electrical checks will begin after an oscilloscope is [finally!] due to arrive next week, but in the meantime, have started dismantling mechanical items: the first is the reel disc assembly, with the coupling disc (item 130 in parts list) shown in the attachment.
The rubber brake block nearest the bottom of the photo has become slightly sticky and blotchy (the other three are fine), and has left residue against the inside wall of the ring (item 118) in which the disc sits. Platenclene is to be used on the pinch roller and idler wheel, but not sure if it would make any difference to the brake block. May need to remove that one altogether before reassembly and see what the result is. The brake blocks in a spare N1500 which I have, are all in a much worse condition.
Will keep updating as and when...
Philip
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