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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Technics 1500 tweaks
« on: January 06, 2013, 06:51:08 PM »
Greetings,
Some questions:
1) I removed the lower tape guides from the headblock and thought all was well. Tape path is running smoothly and packing perfectly. But I see the lower mounting posts are touching the tape. Do I need to increase the contact with the erase and record heads to eliminate this?
2) The tape lifters are quite grooved. Someone (Steve?) was using teflon tubing as a cover. What size? What source? Also, the lifters sit close to the tape while it is playing, does the tubing hit the tape while playing?
I was taking this to a tech for head alignment, but he talked me into doing it all myself. I have an o'scope for azimuth but need to handle the above first.
All assistance gladly welcomed!
Kevin
Some questions:
1) I removed the lower tape guides from the headblock and thought all was well. Tape path is running smoothly and packing perfectly. But I see the lower mounting posts are touching the tape. Do I need to increase the contact with the erase and record heads to eliminate this?
2) The tape lifters are quite grooved. Someone (Steve?) was using teflon tubing as a cover. What size? What source? Also, the lifters sit close to the tape while it is playing, does the tubing hit the tape while playing?
I was taking this to a tech for head alignment, but he talked me into doing it all myself. I have an o'scope for azimuth but need to handle the above first.
All assistance gladly welcomed!
Kevin