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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: TEAC X-2000R pinch roller problems

« on: December 24, 2009, 12:24:50 PM »

Wow this is interesting! I added the second washer under the capstan motor screws like it shows in the service manual. I noticed that the diagram for the motor replacement only shows 2 washers (1 big 1 small) under one of the 3 mounting screws. Then I noticed that the exploded diagram of the entire unit shows washers under 2 of the 3 motor mounting screws, so I followed that example. So I put it all back together and tried playing a tape, it worked only in one direction. The tape would still loop off the heads in the other direction! I am not sure how the drive belt is supposed to go, over the capstan drive roller or under it, I have seen it done both ways but according to the service manual it looks like it should go up from the bottom part of the belt up over the roller that way. I have always done it that way and never had a problem till now. So I said "what the hell", I'll try it the other way and see. Well it worked! With the belt over the roller from the top part of the belt it now plays in both directions with no looping off the heads! I don't know if that's the proper way to mount the belt or not. I am not sure it is the right belt or not but it works. Now I am going to order some belts from TEAC America and replace them when they come in. Now I need to tear down my other X-2000R with the same problem and see if I can get it working too! Thanks to all you guys for helping me out. I love this Forum!

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: TEAC X-2000R pinch roller problems

« on: December 24, 2009, 10:32:16 AM »

Yes the new pinch rollers are TEAC, can I use the part numbers out of the service manual for ordering?

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: TEAC X-2000R pinch roller problems

« on: December 23, 2009, 05:57:48 PM »

Thanks Tim. I checked the motor and you were right! The spacer washers were missing, and the belt was not changing position on the flywheel pulley when I changed direction of play. I added the motor spacers and now the belt is changing positions on the flywheel pulley when I change the direction of play. I got the unit so it plays in the forward direction fine but the tape is still slipping off the heads in the reverse direction. I will get out the Tentilo meter and set the tensions again but I don't think that's the problem. I am not sure if this is a TEAC belt or not, I may have gotten it off E Bay or someplace. Do you think the belt is that important if it is not a TEAC belt? The ones I am using look almost identical but are a bit thicker and wider than the original and change directions on the pulleys now. Can you give me the address of the USA supplier? Thanks. D.F.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: TEAC X-2000R pinch roller problems

« on: December 23, 2009, 10:29:18 AM »

Well it is not the brakes as they both disengage once it goes into play mode, I have installed a new TEAC belt I got from Japan and that is not the problem. I have a Tentilo meter and that setting is correct. I have 2, X-2000R units both having the same problem, one is intermittent and the other one does it all the time. I have replaced both reel motors and the capstan motor as well with no effect! I am wondering if this could be some problem with the motor control circuit's or some out of tolerance component or something? Anyone have any ideas or had a similar problem? Thanks.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / TEAC X-2000R pinch roller problems

« on: December 22, 2009, 07:47:18 PM »

Hello I am new to this forum and am hoping you all can help. I have a problem that when I try to play a tape the tape loops down off the heads and will not play, If I drag my hand on the pay out reel the loop goes away and it plays fine. I am not new to the X-1000R and X-2000R decks and have refurbished many to date. I have replaced the rollers with new ones and made adjustments to the motor torque settings and pinch roller thrust clearance all with no effect. Can anyone tell me what is causing this and it's not the tape? Thanks.