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Mrrnoname · 1st Mar 2021, 9:18 pm

Hi All,

I've come across a Sony TC-377 tape deck which is cosmetically in superb condition.

I am familiar with these decks and have serviced them before. It looks as if someone was part way through servicing the unit when it was abandoned for whatever reason. All parts are there except for the following (you guessed it)...

Motor Pulley
Rubber idler wheel that goes between the pulley and flywheel.

I've looked everywhere for these parts online but they seem to be near impossible to obtain. Nobody seems to sell reconditioned, second hand or even reproductions!

Can anyone offer any advice or help before I look in to purchasing another deck as spares (seems a waste to do that for just two parts!)

Regards,
Max.

1st Mar 2021, 9:18 pm	#1
Mrrnoname Triode Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bristol, UK. Posts: 31	Sony TC-377 Parts Help Hi All, I've come across a Sony TC-377 tape deck which is cosmetically in superb condition. I am familiar with these decks and have serviced them before. It looks as if someone was part way through servicing the unit when it was abandoned for whatever reason. All parts are there except for the following (you guessed it)... Motor Pulley Rubber idler wheel that goes between the pulley and flywheel. I've looked everywhere for these parts online but they seem to be near impossible to obtain. Nobody seems to sell reconditioned, second hand or even reproductions! Can anyone offer any advice or help before I look in to purchasing another deck as spares (seems a waste to do that for just two parts!) Regards, Max.