As soon as I put the front panel back on the CT-F950 deck the transport problems started again.
SOOOOO.....At this point I'm going to set it aside while I contact a guy on the AudioKarma forum who rebuilds the Reel Hubs and Spindles. The consensus is mine are excessively worn, and need to be refurbished. New clutch pads, replace any broken parts, test them, and send them back. I'm not sure what he charges, but it appears to be reasonable per other forum members.
Besides....I've had my SX-980 receiver on the back burner WAY too long, and I need to get going on it again.
Your patience and perseverance is something to behold.
ReplyDeleteYes, on occasion. I like to see things through when I can..
DeleteOuch...
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's turned into a real CF. I'm just gonna have to put it down, and walk away for a while....
DeleteKind of makes you want to use the CTRL Sledgehammer command sometime, doesn't it?
DeleteEven broken it's too valuable to take a demolition hammer to. It'll more than likely get dumped on eBay or a local thrift store....
DeleteWhere do you buy capacitors for these restorations? Next year, I may be restoring some audio equipment to include a 50+ year old Acoustic Research amplifier which needs a new filter capacitor (an probably more).
ReplyDeleteDigiKey and Mouser both stock high-quality capacitors. For the big metal can electrolytics, I go to HayseedHamfest.com
DeleteThat at least confirms choices I have already looked at. For that AR amp, I have to get a dual, or two, 5000 uf 50V capacitor(s) that will fit in a specific space and there isn't too much extra space.
DeleteModern capacitors are smaller than their older relatives. You can probably find one at DigiKey or Mouser that will have more capacitance, at a higher voltage, in the same or smaller size can. Are these axial or radial leaded, or do they have screw terminals?
DeleteThey are either screw or solder tab. When I drag it out of storage I will pull the cover off and look. Someone on ebay sells a recap kit for.......$165.
DeleteThat usually means about ~$70~$80 actual parts cost!
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