Which belt for a Ferguson Radio Cassette Recorder? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Skylark UK · 21st Feb 2023, 6:48 pm

I have a Ferguson model 3270 radio cassette player, bought in the 1970s. I've just stumbled across it in the loft and to my pleasant surprise it works. The cassette player is a bit hit and miss and I'm assuming it needs a new belt.

Does anyone know how to find the correct p/n and/or dimensions?

Alternatively, if I buy a pack of various sizes (seems widely available on ebay, for example), how do I assess correct fit/tension?

Many thanks in advance.

stevehertz · 21st Feb 2023, 7:50 pm

The correct fit is not too tight, and not loose. Yes, easy to say I know, but if it goes on tight it should be relatively easy to spot, the straight runs will feel particularly taught to touch. Similarly a too loose belt will 'bow' from one pulley to the next. You're looking for something between the two, it's a 'feel' thing.

Skylark UK · 23rd Feb 2023, 11:34 am

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Originally Posted by stevehertz

The correct fit is not too tight, and not loose. Yes, easy to say I know, but if it goes on tight it should be relatively easy to spot, the straight runs will feel particularly taught to touch. Similarly a too loose belt will 'bow' from one pulley to the next. You're looking for something between the two, it's a 'feel' thing.

Thanks, Steve.

jamesperrett · 23rd Feb 2023, 7:31 pm

I know that Ferguson used to buy in JVC hifi cassette decks at that time but I don't know if their lower end devices came from JVC. I had one of these radio cassettes bought in 1975. The radio was very sensitive but the cassette performance was a bit disappointing after the Philips EL3302 that I had been using before.

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Skylark UK Triode Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 28	Which belt for a Ferguson Radio Cassette Recorder? I have a Ferguson model 3270 radio cassette player, bought in the 1970s. I've just stumbled across it in the loft and to my pleasant surprise it works. The cassette player is a bit hit and miss and I'm assuming it needs a new belt. Does anyone know how to find the correct p/n and/or dimensions? Alternatively, if I buy a pack of various sizes (seems widely available on ebay, for example), how do I assess correct fit/tension? Many thanks in advance.

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stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,834	Re: Which belt for a Ferguson Radio Cassette Recorder? The correct fit is not too tight, and not loose. Yes, easy to say I know, but if it goes on tight it should be relatively easy to spot, the straight runs will feel particularly taught to touch. Similarly a too loose belt will 'bow' from one pulley to the next. You're looking for something between the two, it's a 'feel' thing. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

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jamesperrett Octode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Liss, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,876	Re: Which belt for a Ferguson Radio Cassette Recorder? I know that Ferguson used to buy in JVC hifi cassette decks at that time but I don't know if their lower end devices came from JVC. I had one of these radio cassettes bought in 1975. The radio was very sensitive but the cassette performance was a bit disappointing after the Philips EL3302 that I had been using before.