Panasonic NV8610B

[davyrocket2]

I am looking for Video Heads for Panasonic NV8610, and a belt kit the Video Heads also fit the Pansasonic NV333. whilst I understand that these parts are extremely rare just like rocking horse poo there"s no harm in asking

[Amtec123]

Can you see a 'VEH0' number on the upper drum? I still have a few heads and will be happy to check.
Les

[davyrocket2]

Hello Les a quick look didn"t reveal anything perhaps if you post a few pictures of what you have,I might recognise something oh just to mention I am also looking for belts and a pinch roller ,and cassette lamp and even a complete machine which would be useful as a project or source of spare parts would be a great help, tis was the 2nd VHS offering from National Panasonic the first was NV8600,In 1978 the NV8610, was slightly different as the picture wasnt lost when pause was pressed and a button on the front allowed you to advance the picture frame by frame .

[dj_fivos_sak]

The NV-8610 manual says the part number for the upper drum is VEH0099 but I suppose an NV-7000 series VEH0121 drum will work since they appear to be identical.

[davyrocket2]

I think the video heads from a NV333 will fit I seem to recall a friend of my girlfriend had a Panasonic NV333 which needed new heads a idler kit and a pinch roller replaced, I got the parts and fitted them and it completely transformed it into a good example and I recall the heads looking identical the place I purchased the heads was Grandata near wembley stadium but they disappeared a long time ago another useful place was manor supply but no longer trading any suggestions ? please

[Amtec123]

Sorry for delayed reply, I'll hop up into the loft tomorrow and check.
Sounds like a fairly basic head, Doubt I would have a VEHO099 but the VEHO121 was used in many different Pana's. I did have a spare one which was used in my NV 7200, so you might be lucky.
Les

[No.1 Labrat]

Use Video head number VEH0121.

Also make sure to use the correct sensor lamp if you have to replace it. It is different to most other, and can cause an intermittent shutdown fault if wrong.

I have no problem getting heads for the older models. It is the later ones that are difficult/impossible to source.

Good luck. Would love to see some pictures of your machine in action.

Regards

Wayne.

[Amtec123]

I found a new original VEHO121, so its yours FOC if want it. It will need to be sent as a small parcel, PM me if you are interested.

[davyrocket2]

Hello Les. I forgot to mention that I am looking for cassette lamp belts and pinch rollers.

[dj_fivos_sak]

The cassette lamp is an XAMV0019 incandescent light bulb. You can source a belt kit from various places online but I have no idea about the pinch roller. One thing I know is that an NV-G7/G10/G12 pinch roller will fit the NV-8600/8610/8620, meanwhile, an NV-7000 series pinch roller won't fit the 8600, which I find strange.

Fivos

[Station X]

One post moved to a new thread here:-

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=200132

[whaka54]

seems to be here, in stock, and not so expensive. don't know about shipping btw.
https://www.donberg.co.uk/descript/1/10125.htm

damn, i just saw you need to order for 50€ (or equivalent in £).
maybe they also have belts and pinch roller, and you'll be right

[Amtec123]

Originally Posted by davyrocket2

I am looking for Video Heads for Panasonic NV8610, and a belt kit the Video Heads also fit the Pansasonic NV333. whilst I understand that these parts are extremely rare just like rocking horse poo there"s no harm in asking

davyrocket2,

Please respond to my PM's to you regarding the new Panasonic video head drum (FOC) that I sent you.
I am still waiting for you to reinburse me for the postage cost.

Les

[Amtec123]

Well I think I can now kiss goodbye to the promised postage reimbursement.
So you now have a new FOC Panasonic video head drum, for which I have paid £4.69 to put me in this enviable position.

I thought I was dealing with a fellow enthusiast, how wrong can you be. I just hope members reading this might well think twice about offering you assistance in the future.

[HamishBoxer]

Probably best to contact the person direct, not here. Most folks are 100% I have to say.

[Amtec123]

Originally Posted by HamishBoxer

Probably best to contact the person direct, not here. Most folks are 100% I have to say.

I have tried contacting them, unfortunately I do not recieve any replies.

I agree with you 99.99% of members here are genuine honest enthusiasts, unfortunately there will always be a 'bad apple'.

As far as I am concerned the matter is now closed.