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16th Feb 2023, 2:00 pm | #1 |
Diode
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The function selector from my Sony TC 377 is blocked.
Hello,
I am not using my vintage Sony TC 377 recorder nog ver often. Now occured the problem that the function selector is blocked. I cannot move this total to the right or left. I removed the front panel but I cannot see where the blocking is occurring. Is there somebody who is able to help me out? |
17th Feb 2023, 11:20 pm | #2 |
Heptode
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Re: The function selector from my Sony TC 377 is blocked.
Hi. Have you got a tape threaded ?
The knob won't turn fully unless the end of tape lever is raised. It's the steel rod lever at the left of the head block. David. Last edited by teetoon; 17th Feb 2023 at 11:27 pm. |
20th Feb 2023, 11:13 am | #3 |
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Re: The function selector from my Sony TC 377 is blocked.
The control knob will still turn if no tape is loaded but will immediately spring back to the stop position
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20th Feb 2023, 11:37 am | #4 |
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Re: The function selector from my Sony TC 377 is blocked.
The mechanism can seize due to buildup / hardening of grease. It's best to strip it down and clean the old stuff out (grey/black) and lightly re-grease after cleaning.
A video I found useful was: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSBEmVRSRxA&t=2606s |
20th Feb 2023, 4:38 pm | #5 |
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Re: The function selector from my Sony TC 377 is blocked.
If it is anything like the TC270 there will be linkages stiff with hardened grease. I made a pictorial guide on how to go about servicing it, that ought to be on here somewhere. It was fiddly, but if you have an aptitude for such work , do-able.
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21st Feb 2023, 10:27 am | #6 |
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Re: The function selector from my Sony TC 377 is blocked.
Could not easily find the Thread but in Post 14 of this Thread you (Ben) said the guide was too large so you would email -
https://www.google.com/url?client=in...WIPfqRUnZqCQW1 David |
21st Feb 2023, 2:15 pm | #7 |
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Re: The function selector from my Sony TC 377 is blocked.
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