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31st Mar 2018, 11:18 am | #1 |
Triode
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Chester Le Street, County Durham, UK.
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Sony CL-C7 UB Betamax - Loading
Hi..
I've obtained a Sony C7 Betamax. I've read around and it seems these units are quite problematic so it was no surprise when this unit wasn't functioning. The first issue is that the tape doesn't load, the motor is working fine but the loading ring isn't moving without a bit of manual intervention. I have no doubt this is an issue with the loading belt. I have removed this and whilst intact and non sticky it does look a bit droopy and slack. I have looked for belt kits for this set on the internet with no luck so will need to source and order based on measurements. Can anyone recommend a preferably UK based site that carries belts that may be suitable. Apologies if this is covered elsewhere on this forum, I can't see anything generic. Best Regards Neil |
1st Apr 2018, 2:17 pm | #2 |
Nonode
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Gloucester, Glos. UK.
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Re: Sony CL-C7 UB Betamax - Loading
If it is indeed belts you need then there is a couple of uk ebay sellers currently advertising C7 Belt kits.
A simple search on ebay will find them. Good luck with the restoration of these lovely old machines. |
1st Apr 2018, 8:21 pm | #3 |
Heptode
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Lefkada, Greece
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Re: Sony CL-C7 UB Betamax - Loading
This website in Germany has many belt kits for these old machines.
https://www.safferthal.de/de/VR-70-Riemen.html Hope this helps. Fivos. |
2nd Apr 2018, 7:09 pm | #4 |
Pentode
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ware, Herts, UK
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Re: Sony CL-C7 UB Betamax - Loading
Have you seen
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Betama...sAAOSwiflaukLJ |