Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

paul40uk · 17th Sep 2011, 2:06 pm

Hi, I have just bought the machine and for whatever reason the idler wheel has turned into a glue like substance, it is rubber on die cast, does anyone know where I may be able to get one or get it refurbished? Thanks in advance.

Michael Maurice · 17th Sep 2011, 8:55 pm

Terry's rubber rollers

www.terrysrubberrollers.com

paul40uk · 18th Sep 2011, 11:47 am

Thats great, thanks very much

wd40addict · 20th Sep 2011, 12:57 pm

If this is the one based on the Magnavox 363 deck watch out for the condition of the rubber on the lower section of the motor pulley.

Regards,

Paul

DOFFERY · 20th Sep 2011, 7:03 pm

I think the Vanguard used the Collaro transcription deck, could be wrong.

Colin.

DOFFERY · 22nd Sep 2011, 8:06 am

Paul,
Have you checked with "Terrys"? If you wish contact me by PM.

Colin.

yestertech · 23rd Sep 2011, 9:54 am

Is it anything like this ?
Diameter is 64mm

Andy

DOFFERY · 23rd Sep 2011, 1:20 pm

That's the one Andy.

Colin.

paul40uk · 2nd Nov 2011, 8:50 pm

Yes terry has done the roller and sent it back 3 weeks ago, it still hasnt arrived though so i hope i havent been ripped off as it wasnt cheap, the one in the pic looks identical to mine

paul40uk · 9th Nov 2011, 12:38 pm

Update, roller eventually arrived, fitted it but still have no drive! aargh! I cant find a diagram anywhere but i suspect the main wheel on the motor spindle is at fault, I really want this working as i have a load of reel tapes to listen to, i dont suppose anyone has one of these for spares?

wd40addict · 16th Nov 2011, 7:38 pm

Paul, which deck is it?

Regards,

Another Paul

PaulTheVole · 14th Dec 2011, 6:24 pm

Funnily enough, and I hope you're still reading this thread, I have a Wyndsor Vanguard reel to reel tape deck I want to pass on if you're still interested. It was working when I last used it 20-30 years ago

The idler wheel is in the same state as yours and the whole thing is messy, missing its lid and the screws to hold a plastic cover in place.

But I plugged it in, the motor turns with a bit of encouragement (it looks like there's some rubber goo on the spindle) and the various rubber wheels engage at what seem to be the right times and the tape spindles go round if you hold the melted wheel in place. With the main wheel melted like yours, I can't play a tape on it, but if I plug in a speaker and turn up the playback gain there's a hum so something's still working in the electronics.

I don't want anything for it, I'd just be happy to see it go to a good home for spares or whatever you can use it for.

I'm in west Norfolk but will be near Solihull, not too far from Wolverhampton, on the morning of the 24th Dec so I could bring it with me if you'd like it.

Please PM me if interested.

Yet Another Paul.

17th Sep 2011, 2:06 pm	#1
paul40uk Triode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 45	Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Hi, I have just bought the machine and for whatever reason the idler wheel has turned into a glue like substance, it is rubber on die cast, does anyone know where I may be able to get one or get it refurbished? Thanks in advance. Attached Thumbnails

17th Sep 2011, 8:55 pm	#2
Michael Maurice Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wembley, Middlesex Posts: 7,225	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Terry's rubber rollers www.terrysrubberrollers.com

18th Sep 2011, 11:47 am	#3
paul40uk Triode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 45	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Thats great, thanks very much

20th Sep 2011, 12:57 pm	#4
wd40addict Octode Join Date: May 2009 Location: Stevenage, Herts. UK. Posts: 1,518	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel If this is the one based on the Magnavox 363 deck watch out for the condition of the rubber on the lower section of the motor pulley. Regards, Paul

20th Sep 2011, 7:03 pm	#5
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel I think the Vanguard used the Collaro transcription deck, could be wrong. Colin.

22nd Sep 2011, 8:06 am	#6
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Paul, Have you checked with "Terrys"? If you wish contact me by PM. Colin.

23rd Sep 2011, 9:54 am	#7
yestertech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,135	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Is it anything like this ? Diameter is 64mm Andy Attached Thumbnails

23rd Sep 2011, 1:20 pm	#8
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel That's the one Andy. Colin.

2nd Nov 2011, 8:50 pm	#9
paul40uk Triode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 45	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Yes terry has done the roller and sent it back 3 weeks ago, it still hasnt arrived though so i hope i havent been ripped off as it wasnt cheap, the one in the pic looks identical to mine

9th Nov 2011, 12:38 pm	#10
paul40uk Triode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK. Posts: 45	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Update, roller eventually arrived, fitted it but still have no drive! aargh! I cant find a diagram anywhere but i suspect the main wheel on the motor spindle is at fault, I really want this working as i have a load of reel tapes to listen to, i dont suppose anyone has one of these for spares?

16th Nov 2011, 7:38 pm	#11
wd40addict Octode Join Date: May 2009 Location: Stevenage, Herts. UK. Posts: 1,518	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Paul, which deck is it? Regards, Another Paul

14th Dec 2011, 6:24 pm	#12
PaulTheVole Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1	Re: Wyndsor vanguard idler wheel Funnily enough, and I hope you're still reading this thread, I have a Wyndsor Vanguard reel to reel tape deck I want to pass on if you're still interested. It was working when I last used it 20-30 years ago The idler wheel is in the same state as yours and the whole thing is messy, missing its lid and the screws to hold a plastic cover in place. But I plugged it in, the motor turns with a bit of encouragement (it looks like there's some rubber goo on the spindle) and the various rubber wheels engage at what seem to be the right times and the tape spindles go round if you hold the melted wheel in place. With the main wheel melted like yours, I can't play a tape on it, but if I plug in a speaker and turn up the playback gain there's a hum so something's still working in the electronics. I don't want anything for it, I'd just be happy to see it go to a good home for spares or whatever you can use it for. I'm in west Norfolk but will be near Solihull, not too far from Wolverhampton, on the morning of the 24th Dec so I could bring it with me if you'd like it. Please PM me if interested. Yet Another Paul. Last edited by Dave Moll; 14th Dec 2011 at 8:35 pm. Reason: (at OP's request) to comply with forum rules