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Old 15th May 2016, 7:50 pm   #1
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I have just opened up a Phillips N 4408/15. what a mess! Just how much Goo can a set of 3 belts dissolve into?

Anyroad, I have ordered three new belts and have found a "Service manual" which is all in Dutch and taken a deep breath before getting stuck into the cleaning...

One thing that the Manual didn't show was the belt path. Any ideas or diagrams will be massively helpful!
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Old 15th May 2016, 10:26 pm   #2
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Hi,

See the attached pic. comparing the pic with the manual I believe that is the correct path for the drive belt.

The pic is a snip of the picture posted here; http://www.dampfradioforum.de/viewto...p?f=31&t=12794. I have annotated the picture.

I think you will find that the counter belt runs from the supply reel to the counter drive pulley.

Hope that helps.
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Old 16th May 2016, 1:07 am   #3
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we've been here quite a few times. Here's one of my recent battles with goo.
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Old 16th May 2016, 10:54 am   #4
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Yes, do a forum search using the Google box at the top of every page. Loads of useful tips to be had.

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Old 16th May 2016, 12:44 pm   #5
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I don't know this particular Philips machine - but does it also have clutches under the reel that are made of the same goo material?
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Old 17th May 2016, 1:02 am   #6
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Those clutches are seriously gooey when they go.
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Old 17th May 2016, 9:15 pm   #7
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we've been here quite a few times. Here's one of my recent battles with goo.
Just to add, I find acetone is very effective at dissolving and cleaning it off - just be very careful to keep it away from thermoplastic parts and wiring/circuit boards.
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Old 18th May 2016, 12:40 pm   #8
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I think many forum members have found kitchen degreaser to be very effective, and will not damage plastic.
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