Philips 4408 need new drive belts and wheel - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

letharjunk · 4th Mar 2007, 3:00 am

Hi everyone

I have read through and searched the forum so I'm sure that someone can help me and I'm also sure that this particular model has not been discussed, recently at least. So I hope I'm not posting out of turn.

I have a Philips 4408 reel-to-reel, it was once my grandfathers. I'd like to get it up to speed, not least as I'd love to play the tape that was left in it for so many years.

The drive belts have all gone to goo, as seems to be common, but something that I haven't read here is that there is also a wheel made from the same material that has also turned to goo.

I can post photos if it helps but essentially I'm trying to get replacement parts.

I've measured the overall length of the belts and they measure approximately 140mm and 185mm, and the wheel would need to be approximately 30mm in diameter. I think!!! I'm no engineer.

Thanks in advance... I'm sure there is someone out there who knows...

t.

reelguy · 4th Mar 2007, 11:59 am

You may find Doffery has belts for this model. Not sure if he has the small wheel though. The wheel can be made from a rubber tap washer with a little care. Obtainable from DIY stores or plumbers . About the size of a 10p coin if memory serves. It worked for me. Hope this helps.
Peter W Reelguy.

4th Mar 2007, 3:00 am	#1
letharjunk Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brighton Posts: 1	Philips 4408 need new drive belts and wheel Hi everyone I have read through and searched the forum so I'm sure that someone can help me and I'm also sure that this particular model has not been discussed, recently at least. So I hope I'm not posting out of turn. I have a Philips 4408 reel-to-reel, it was once my grandfathers. I'd like to get it up to speed, not least as I'd love to play the tape that was left in it for so many years. The drive belts have all gone to goo, as seems to be common, but something that I haven't read here is that there is also a wheel made from the same material that has also turned to goo. I can post photos if it helps but essentially I'm trying to get replacement parts. I've measured the overall length of the belts and they measure approximately 140mm and 185mm, and the wheel would need to be approximately 30mm in diameter. I think!!! I'm no engineer. Thanks in advance... I'm sure there is someone out there who knows... t.

4th Mar 2007, 11:59 am	#2
reelguy Heptode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, UK. Posts: 746	Re: Philips 4408 need new drive belts and wheel You may find Doffery has belts for this model. Not sure if he has the small wheel though. The wheel can be made from a rubber tap washer with a little care. Obtainable from DIY stores or plumbers . About the size of a 10p coin if memory serves. It worked for me. Hope this helps. Peter W Reelguy.