Otari MX 50 Tachometer Roller

[Derm]

Hi,
I just bought this machine and think I might have discovered a problem. I would love to be told I'm wrong
The part of the tachometer roller (thats what the manual calls it) that the tape runs over is brown (fair enough) and has 3 "tracks" or ribs on it.It looks a little rough to be handling tape, on the other hand, its opposite number, the Guide roller has a smooth polished texture as you would expect. Is this the way its supposed to be? It looks to me like a covering is missing. Any help appreciated.

Derm

 

[cjacek]

Can you post a pict?

 

[Beck]

Yes, that is how the tach roller is supposed to look. The ribs are for friction so the tape won't slip. Otherwise the tachometer would be way off. On the MX-50 the tach roller is the one on the right.

 

[Derm]

Thanks guys, picture attached. Looks very "Industrial Revolution" to me, but I'm happy to be wrong

 

[cjacek]

Yup, like Tim (Beck) said, it's normal.

 

[Derm]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.