Tascam 38 problem

[Herm]

Ok I have two 38,s One is in pretty descent shape but the other has problems.
All channels record but on playback channel 2 is 6 db down on level and output. And its not a channel card
All playback channels sounds a litlle dull on playback.
The deck needs a new pinch roller. Its gone to tar
One of the reel clampers has a broken off ear but it still works.
The back panel has quite a few cracks in it where UPS dropped it, But I have glued that back together.
And the inside is pretty much all covered in tabbaco tar. One of the worst I have ever seen.
So what do you guys think. About the only two things that have any value are the capstan motor and the face plate.
I want to clear this stuff out but am not sure on this 38. Strip it for some spare parts for my other machine or what?

[cjacek]

You should keep the parts that you're sure are good, for your other 38.

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[evm1024]

I could use the hinged head cover and 1 or 2 channel cards. If you want to part with them.

I could always use heads for re-lap practice.

Regards, Ethan

PS you should be able to de-grease the channel cards (I think but don't know). Meters?