frilyd
New member
Hi all,
Today, I picked up a Tascam 244 . I already knew it would need new belts, so I had ordered them in advance, and got straight to work replacing the capstan belt according to Mike Zee's instructions. Everything went smoothly up to the point where I tested the capstan. I have tried to show this in the attached picture and video snippet. The problem is that the capstan drive belt doesn't ride in the middle of the capstan motor pulley, but creates friction against the lower edge of the pulley. You might be able to hear the slight squeak in the video. Note that the pulley itself seems designed not to let the belt stay in the middle, as the middle part is slightly raised. I understand that my explanations are not very good, but those of you who have changed capstan belts on a 244 hopefully know what I'm trying to say
The strange thing is that I've had this happen to me on another 244 that I had changed the belt on. My question is if I'm doing something wrong, or if this is the way it is supposed to be? I don't much like the squeaking noise, and hope to something about it. All input appreciated!
This image tries to show the capstan belt and the motor pulley
The capstan motor and belt in action.
Today, I picked up a Tascam 244 . I already knew it would need new belts, so I had ordered them in advance, and got straight to work replacing the capstan belt according to Mike Zee's instructions. Everything went smoothly up to the point where I tested the capstan. I have tried to show this in the attached picture and video snippet. The problem is that the capstan drive belt doesn't ride in the middle of the capstan motor pulley, but creates friction against the lower edge of the pulley. You might be able to hear the slight squeak in the video. Note that the pulley itself seems designed not to let the belt stay in the middle, as the middle part is slightly raised. I understand that my explanations are not very good, but those of you who have changed capstan belts on a 244 hopefully know what I'm trying to say
The strange thing is that I've had this happen to me on another 244 that I had changed the belt on. My question is if I'm doing something wrong, or if this is the way it is supposed to be? I don't much like the squeaking noise, and hope to something about it. All input appreciated!
This image tries to show the capstan belt and the motor pulley
The capstan motor and belt in action.