Akai 1721L - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Alex · 19th Mar 2007, 4:25 pm

I bought an Akai 1721L today in very good condition. BUT when you use the fast forward and reverse the left hand tape just doesn't stop, like the brake is off, so tape everywhere.
Before i take the front off is there anything i can do?
The 1721L seems hardly used.................Thanks Alex

DOFFERY · 19th Mar 2007, 7:16 pm

Take the front off Alex, it will be quite apparent when you have removed same, usual trouble , thick grease , clean it off & lightly lubricate the levers.

Start from here before you get too involved.

Doffery

19th Mar 2007, 4:25 pm	#1
Alex Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 57	Akai 1721L I bought an Akai 1721L today in very good condition. BUT when you use the fast forward and reverse the left hand tape just doesn't stop, like the brake is off, so tape everywhere. Before i take the front off is there anything i can do? The 1721L seems hardly used.................Thanks Alex

19th Mar 2007, 7:16 pm	#2
DOFFERY Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 1,488	Re: Akai 1721L Take the front off Alex, it will be quite apparent when you have removed same, usual trouble , thick grease , clean it off & lightly lubricate the levers. Start from here before you get too involved. Doffery