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qsilver · 5th Mar 2018, 1:26 am

Ah, good to know that the battery is just for channel storage. I've unsoldered it for now but yes, probably no point in getting another. I did wonder when I switched it on afterwards and it had remembered the time!

Only thing left in that case is the slipping drive belt.

I've found a belt kit on a site marked as "THORN FV31R belt kit" Does that sound like the right one?

Found it interesting to see a hall effect motor on the capstan that doubles as the reel FF and REW motor. Nice to see some controlled rewinding of spools as it reaches the ends.

5th Mar 2018, 1:26 am	#3
qsilver Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria, UK. Posts: 66	Re: Ferguson Videostar FV31R Repairs Ah, good to know that the battery is just for channel storage. I've unsoldered it for now but yes, probably no point in getting another. I did wonder when I switched it on afterwards and it had remembered the time! Only thing left in that case is the slipping drive belt. I've found a belt kit on a site marked as "THORN FV31R belt kit" Does that sound like the right one? Found it interesting to see a hall effect motor on the capstan that doubles as the reel FF and REW motor. Nice to see some controlled rewinding of spools as it reaches the ends.