Philips 4304 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Andy220 · 30th Jan 2016, 1:48 pm

I've just finished cleaning up this machine replaced the belts and clutches, I switched it on and for some unknown reason the receiver spool is going in the wrong direction when in the play position. I know the main drive belt is on correctly and the pick up roller at the head is going in the right direction. I know it must be something simple but for the life of me I can't figure it our. Any advice would be really welcome

Thanks

ben · 30th Jan 2016, 2:12 pm

This is a deteriorated /melted take up belt , under the take up spool. It connects to the motor.

To access you'll need to remove the chassis from the case and undo the TU spool clip from below. Make a note of which washers go where!
Clean off the remains of the old belt and replace the clutch inserts while you're at it - search forum for tips!

Andy220 · 30th Jan 2016, 5:03 pm

Ben, many thanks all sorted very grateful

Andy

DOFFERY · 30th Jan 2016, 5:09 pm

If you have replaced the clutches (inserts I presume) make sure they are correct, left & right are different, again presuming you have replaced the take up belt.

Colin.

Jimmyhaflinger · 31st Jan 2016, 10:46 pm

I think the inserts are all the same, just inserted upside upside down in one clutch

30th Jan 2016, 1:48 pm	#1
Andy220 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Swansea, UK. Posts: 2	Philips 4304 I've just finished cleaning up this machine replaced the belts and clutches, I switched it on and for some unknown reason the receiver spool is going in the wrong direction when in the play position. I know the main drive belt is on correctly and the pick up roller at the head is going in the right direction. I know it must be something simple but for the life of me I can't figure it our. Any advice would be really welcome Thanks

30th Jan 2016, 2:12 pm	#2
ben Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK Posts: 7,498	Re: Philips 4304 This is a deteriorated /melted take up belt , under the take up spool. It connects to the motor. To access you'll need to remove the chassis from the case and undo the TU spool clip from below. Make a note of which washers go where! Clean off the remains of the old belt and replace the clutch inserts while you're at it - search forum for tips! __________________ Regards, Ben.

30th Jan 2016, 5:03 pm	#3
Andy220 Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Swansea, UK. Posts: 2	Re: Philips 4304 Ben, many thanks all sorted very grateful Andy

30th Jan 2016, 5:09 pm	#4
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Philips 4304 If you have replaced the clutches (inserts I presume) make sure they are correct, left & right are different, again presuming you have replaced the take up belt. Colin.

31st Jan 2016, 10:46 pm	#5
Jimmyhaflinger Heptode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: La Spezia, Italy Posts: 834	Re: Philips 4304 I think the inserts are all the same, just inserted upside upside down in one clutch