Akai GX260D

[kanter]

Hi Everyone, my first attempt to restore a RTR. Cleaning the unit all over all is working fine. For some reason the capstan drive belt keeps falling of the motor roller. The belt is an original Akai. I keep it playing both ways, fast forwarding and every other option for longtimes and it works perfectly. Twice whenever finish the job, try everything and close up the player it fell off.
Any help?!

 

[JHS2RT]

Replace that stretched and old belt---they are still available.

 

[JHS2RT]

I own 4 of them GREAT UNITS!!

 

[kanter]

thank you. I will order a belt kit as it is also missing the counter belt. I actually have another question for you.. is it normal that the main motor is on once you turn the player on?

 

[JHS2RT]

Yes--that is normal.

 

[kanter]

Thanks again. I'm sure I will have more questions I'll get Miss Sasha a big piece of Tuna

 

[JHS2RT]

How did you know Sasha loves tuna?

 

[kanter]

lucky guess Tuna is the cats' Diamonds

 

[JHS2RT]

Let me know how the new belts go.

 

[kanter]

Let me know how the new belts go.

I sure will, Had a big order for many belts from Ebay, including my new restoration project Thorens TD 125 MKII Turntable. So far even with the faulty belt it works fine, Glass heads need more thorough cleaning though.