R8 Drive Problem

[elmerfunk]

I was wondering if anyone knows if the Fostex R8 has a drive belt to drive the capstan? I picked up a R8 from a friend and it'll FF and REW but not play. The capstan is not turning. Can anyone help me? Thanks

 

[A Reel Person]

Yes, that's usually the case, based on what you've described.

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[elmerfunk]

Thanks Dave.....you wouldn't happen to know what size belt it takes? I'd like to try getting one from the link that you posted in the Tascam 38 thread I started.

 

[A Reel Person]

You'll have to measure it.

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[elmerfunk]

Before I start tearing into this machine does anyone know or has anyone changed the drive belt in one of these before? The Tascam was fairly simple. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[elmerfunk]

Hey I got it.....Little bit more involved than the 38, but it's a done deal...works perfect...Thanks again

 

[Herm]

How did you get into it and get a belt for it all in one day?

 

[elmerfunk]

I found a belt at a local VCR service place. It works perfect. I've just been playin with it. You really have to dig into it to change the belt though. I wish my 38 was working perfectly.....but that's a whole nuther story....check out Tascam 38 woes...A Reel gave me some ideas, but I'm still stuck. BTW Herm I dig the drum sounds.....hopefully I'll be able to throw some stuff yer way soon....Thanks

 

[A Reel Person]

An R8 in nice condition is a great little recorder!

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