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19th Jan 2019, 11:49 pm | #1 |
Octode
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Ferguson Videostar 3V36
Hi
I may be interested in a Ferguson Videostar 3V36, which is selling for a decent price, compared to others I've seen. It has an issue with the tape being ejected seconds after being inserted. Quote from description: "Player powers up fine but when you push in a tape but it then ejects the tape automatically after a few seconds, this could be an easy fix for the right person." My question is; how easy is this fix? I'd like to get one for myself. Thanks |
20th Jan 2019, 12:06 am | #2 |
Hexode
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Re: Ferguson Videostar 3V36
my first thoughts would be a fault on the loading mechanism, theres sevral plastic gears and a sensor light.
you would have to know how far it loads the tape before it ejects it and does the head drum start spinning first |
20th Jan 2019, 12:07 am | #3 |
Octode
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Re: Ferguson Videostar 3V36
I'll send the seller a message asking them, would it be hard fix or easy fix either way? Or does it all really depend?
Thanks |
20th Jan 2019, 12:11 am | #4 |
Hexode
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Re: Ferguson Videostar 3V36
It depends back in the day you could buy every component of the loading mech but now you would probably have to buy a donor machine
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20th Jan 2019, 12:18 am | #5 |
Heptode
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Re: Ferguson Videostar 3V36
My best guess is a dirty leaf switch on the front loading mechanism that closes the circuit when the tape goes down. I have the JVC version of the same machine.
Fivos |
20th Jan 2019, 12:28 am | #6 | ||
Octode
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Re: Ferguson Videostar 3V36
Quote:
I'll still be interested to buy it, but i'll keep a look out too. Quote:
Thanks for your help |
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20th Feb 2019, 1:09 am | #7 |
Hexode
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Re: Ferguson Videostar 3V36
I bought this machine. It was due to the timer button being preased in. After changing the belts and idler tyres it plays great. I uploaded a video of it to YouTube with my other 3v36
Cheers |
20th Feb 2019, 1:23 am | #8 |
Octode
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Re: Ferguson Videostar 3V36
Glad to know it's up and running! I went to buy it and saw it had gone! I'd rather it went to you although, as you have a much better idea of what you're doing.
I ended up buying a 4 Head Funai VHS/DVD combo system for the same price from a local charity shop. |