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21st Jul 2016, 8:26 pm
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Heptode
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Akai 4000D
I have been given this reel player, the rewind is very slow or stops altogether. It will turn with a little help.
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24th Jul 2016, 11:30 am
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Retired Dormant Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Whissonsett, Dereham, Norfolk, UK.
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Re: Akai 4000D
hello, may be worth checking the rubber idler that does rew, check its condition and that it is clean and dry, also worth roughing up with some fine sand paper. assuming also the drive belt is not slipping or slack.
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26th Jul 2016, 5:54 pm
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Heptode
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Re: Akai 4000D
I have cleaned the wheel rubbers not sure bow to get in side to the motor
If any one can tell me what screws hold it all in the wooden case please Mark |
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26th Jul 2016, 9:19 pm
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Wembley, Middlesex
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Re: Akai 4000D
Usually four screws at the back and two screws at the bottom.
BTW the belt only drives the capstan, it has no effect on rewind or FF. |
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27th Jul 2016, 12:39 am
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Nonode
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Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK.
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Re: Akai 4000D
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I hope you don't mind this question, what is your experience & skill level on such machines? If you are having difficulty with removing the case you may have even greater difficulty in dealing with the more complex mechanism inside that may need dismantling and re-assembly.
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28th Jul 2016, 7:53 am
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Heptode
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Re: Akai 4000D
Hi it was just didn't realise the screws for feet hold it in as well I don't have much knowledge but I am willing to learn.
I will photograph every thing first before taking anything apart Mark |
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28th Jul 2016, 10:11 am
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Octode
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK.
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Re: Akai 4000D
Another thing; does it play OK and consistently at the correct speed. If the motor capacitor is failing the motor may run but with reduced torque making the rewind problem worse. Play a tape (large spool nearly full) at the beginning and near the end - is it wowing? does it sound like the speed is correct?
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28th Jul 2016, 6:52 pm
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Heptode
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Re: Akai 4000D
I have recorded and played a large tape and everything sounds ok. I have played a prerecorded tape that is only 5" spool and that plays good
Mark |
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