It Works!

I took the easy way out - used a nail file to rough up the 'spindle
puck' and I was amazed, it actually works now. Not sure of course for
how long, but hopefully long enough to transfer all the reeltoreel
tape.

Thanks again all for your time and suggestions.......L


GoobleBob wrote:
Thanks very much for the info Scott.....very much appreciated........L


Scott Dorsey wrote:
GoobleBob wrote:
The model is YLG43

Again, much appreciate the assistance.

Okay, it's a consumer single-motor machine. Call Parts Express and ask
them if they have a complete belt kit and idler for the thing.

You may need to take it to your local TV repair shop, if you have such
a thing, if Parts Express doesn't have crossreferences. The real problem
is going to be the idler puck.

In a pinch, soaking the idler in methyl acetate overnight may soften it up,
but really once rubber parts get hard and start slipping, they need to be
replaced.

Don't forget also to lubricate the motor bearings with a light machine
oil or turbine oil (NOT 3-in-1 crap) and while you are at it, hit anything
that looks like a sleeve bearing. Lubrication points may be listed in
the service manual.

Sam's Photofacts will sell you a complete service manual for $22 with
all the required information. It's Photofact TR-42 and you can probably
order it online from www.samswebsite.com. I don't know offhand if it
lists belt lengths and idler diameters; it may only list original RCA
part numbers which are less than useful today.
--scott
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"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."