tascam capstan motors for sale?

[zorf]

just to see if anybody has any.
For an 80-8 and also a 388

 

[cjacek]

Damn .. and here I thought you were selling.

 

[zorf]

i'm starting to get the idea they one of the things that wears out on these
machines.

 

[RRuskin]

i'm starting to get the idea they one of the things that wears out on these
machines.

Being AC types, 80-8 motors can be rebuilt but I don't know who is doing that work anymore. Other than replacing electronic drive components, I don't think that any of the DC capstan units can be re-furbished.

 

[zorf]

cool.
thanks.

 

[poopchute]

I have a spare Capstan Motor from a 38-8. Dont know if that would work but its in good shape...pm me if youre interested...

 

[zorf]

thanks your poopness,

I'm not sure they work in the 80-8.

Anybody?