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

« on: March 30, 2010, 01:40:25 PM »

Hi Tim,

Finally received my new TEAC belts. They were out of stock for some time. My tape loop problem still is present with new capstan belt installed. Will pursue a couple other suggestions to try to resolve.

Thanks. Bobby

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

« on: January 02, 2010, 03:42:56 PM »

Thanks for your reply, Tim. I will order a brand new belt from TEAC America and try that first. If no luck, then I will try to adjust the tension arms. Capstans are clean and in great shape. Heads are all clean. I have cleaned everything in the tape path that I can see that would cause any friction or drag. Pinch roller arm seems to work freely. Tape tension adjustments have not been messed with. Just to verify the correctness of the flywheel belt. I install the belt around the two flywheels and then move the motor up under the center of the bottom loop of the belt, so the belt flows over the top of the pulley on the motor. Again, thanks for your help. Bobby

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

« on: December 31, 2009, 09:49:35 PM »

Tim,

I am having about the same problem with an X-1000r. It has a TEAC belt on it, but it was new about 3 years ago. The machine sees very minimal use. Probably none for the last year. I noticed the problem about a month and a half ago. I just decided to dig into the problem tonight. I took the belt off and inverted it - inside is now outside. That did not seem to help. Could my "new" belt be stretched with non-use? The unit works in the reverse direction correctly, but not in forward direction. It develops the tape loop and tape falls from the head. I don't have a pressure meter. In your opinion, is this probably a belt problem. BTW, in watching the machine change directions, it moves the belt when the direction is changed. To my knowledge, this unit has never been worked on except for me replacing the belt. It did work after the belt and pinch rollers were replaced 3 years ago.

Thanks. Bobby