Nobody have or remember working one these old babies? It has to be easier than working on my 2" 16 track? GT
Hi again.
I avoided trying to give an answer cos to be honest so many people on here are far better qualified.
Since you've got no replies I'll blindly stab! lol.
Taking the pinch roller solenoid. Does it try? If you hit play then gently lift it does it snap up or is the solenoid just completely dead?
If it's trying then cleaning the mechanisms may help and finely adjusting the solenoid position.
If it's not trying it might need to be replaced then. I think they are sealed units.
I think I asked in the other thread but what happens if you emulate the solenoid? It's tricky to get it right but engage the pinch roller yourself. You might need to spur the take up reel on instantaneously just to get it going.
You say the reels aren't turning right but ff and rw did work at a time when you held the button?
Get the switches out and test them all with a meter. Make sure they're working, give the contacts a clean etc.
Is it a case of FF and RW not working because the pinch roller isn't engaging, or do you think they're two separate problems?
Sorry if these are dumbass suggestions. I'm no veteran of this gear; Just a frequent blind tinkerer.