[Scott Dorsey]

Tom Sullivan wrote:
My DA30 sat idle for a few years and this weekend when I went to copy
some of my old tapes into the computer, it started destroying tapes.
I took the machine apart and the problem seems to be with the FFD and
RWD
modes of the machine. It works in play mode and it will scrub fwd and
back in play mode, but when put into FF or RWD, the head keeps spinning
but the tape sprockets (small reels) do not turn. There doesn't seem to
be a
problem with the belt, as the motor and belt are moving in these modes,
it just
can't seem to move the spindles for the actual reels on the tapes. So,
the
head keeps spinning along a static portion of the tape, wearing the tape
out
quickly at that spot.

Sounds like the brakes are stuck and/or the belts are slipping. You
certainly want to replace the belts at the very least whether or not
they are an issue.

So, I think I just need to replace the transport, but Tascam says they
no longer sell the whole transport unit, but may have some parts.

Anyone have an electronically DOA DA30 that they don't need that has a
working transport but maybe shot electronics?

No, your deck just needs the usual PM that it ought to be getting annually
anyway. New belts, new idler, lubrication on moving parts and tape path
cleaning. Send it to Eddie Ciletti and have him do a PM and it will probably
be just fine.
--scott

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