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Teac X7R Capstan Motor - HELP!

Richiecee

Richiecee

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I opened up my machine to replace a VU meter and I have a capstan belt on the way. Also did some minor maint. etc. The unit was not plugged in.

As I reinstalled the face plate, rollers, I was getting ready to test and for whatever reason, the capstan motor is not turning on when I engage the on/off button.

I know I did not burn it out as the unit was not plugged in while I was working on it nor do I smell any burning etc.

Any suggestions on what steps to take?

Thanks
RIch
 
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The two tension rollers need to be UP for the capstan motor to spin. You did not indicate if they were UP or DOWN.
 
tapetech said:
The two tension rollers need to be UP for the capstan motor to spin. You did not indicate if they were UP or DOWN.
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They are in the up position. This is crazy why the motor is not spinning. I would hit the play button and the motors moved an inch and then stop as capstan was not functioning. Now I cannot even get that to happen. I was trying to take some voltage readings and blew out one fuse. I am really good with this stuff and it is driving me crazy.

I could really use your help!

Rich
 
tapetech said:
The two tension rollers need to be UP for the capstan motor to spin. You did not indicate if they were UP or DOWN.
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Here is a little history over the past week including today:

Some Background: Teac X7R

I had some music fade which I was recently diagnosing. I confirmed the washer on the capstan motor and purchased new belt for the capstan which I have yet to receive. During this, one VU meter went dead so I purchased and installed the left meter.

I was replacing the left VU meter on my Teac X7R, I decided to perform some other minor maintenance i.e. lubricating etc. as I wait for the capstan belt.

When I re-installed faceplate, pulleys etc., I tuned on the, the capstan motors were not engaging (both tension pulleys were up). I would hit the play button and the reel motors would move slightly and shut off.

I was trying to take some voltage figures to see if the capstan motor was getting juice and blew a fuse. Now I can even get the supply and take up reel motors to spin.

RIch
 
I was able to resolve the issue by just replacing the fuses. But they were not blown. I did read another thread where the person just replaced old fuses so I followed that advise.

Rich
 
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