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Old 29th Nov 2017, 9:29 pm   #4
jayceebee
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Default Re: Videostar 3v29 C clips!

They are a little awkward to do but don't worry if you do upset the timing as you're very unlikely to do any damage, the mechanicals on this machine are as tough as old boots.

The best way to tackle it is to find the unload leaf switch on the underside of the deck, with the tape ejected the contacts will be closed. With the power removed wind the loading motor pulley until the switch just fully opens and only then remove the screws to extract the motor assembly from the machine, the c clip, shaft and belt pulley can now be removed with ease and the belt replaced.

On refitting the motor to the deck don't force it back into position, if it doesn't seat cleanly remove it and give the pulley a slight turn, when you get it right it will just drop into place and the screws can the be refitted. Next power on the machine, the loading motor should rotate briefly until the unload switch closes again then stop, job done.

John.

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