It really depends how easy those Nichicon UKW are to obtain. This catalog (https://www.nichicon.co.jp/english/series_items/catalog_pdf/e-ukw.pdf)...
Glad you found my advice useful ! Generally it's a good idea to clean any rubber parts after installation with IPA, as they are very likely to be...
Looking at the video I see nothing wrong, but question still remains: does the white plastic slider move the head bridge into fully extended...
The stuttering can be caused by 2 things: - the intermediate gear not fully engaging due to that arm having old grease on it; - the hexagon in the...
The 2 springs are used to move the 2 metal arms into position. Those parts hold an intermediate gear which transfers the torque from the capstan...
There is only one motor that drives both FWD and REV. The second motor is for FF and REW. Watched the video, judging by the sound it seems to me...
Here are some images with motor used on WM-EX60/EX70/EX66/EX77/EX88/FX707. Motor is very similar to the ones depicted above, only differences...
Want to add some clarifications, especially in regard to points 3 and 5, as these are the most diffcult from the entire process. 3. When removing...
In my opinion, even units that are very rare and there's only one for sale at some point in time, still have a market price despite what other...
@Benjamin0817 The issue can be caused by too little pressure applied to the pinch roller, to the point where the tape simply slips through and all...
The 400Hz test tone is for Dolby levels adjustment. That adjustment can't be done by using a sound card and a PC software. You need a TrueRMS...
More and more sellers are adopting this mentality of never giving up on the price regardless if they sell or not. I stated quite a few times on...
The one I took pictures from is a donor unit with rusty capstans that won't be repaired. Unfortuantely I'm not familiar with these series,...
Before suspecting an actual problem with the walkman, first thing to question is the belt. So if the belt has not been replaced, that's the first...
In regard to speed/w&f test tape, I would go with this one: https://fixyouraudio.com/product/speed-calibration-tape/ It's best to have 2 different...
Glad you found the problem, the clue that it works fine without a cassette inserted was key and was not mentioned before the previous post. This...
The most common way to measure a belt is by its inner diameter since most belts available by dimension are sold by inner diameter. Folded length...
IPA does dissolve some types of paint, although rare. What I would do is disassemble the case from the unit, polish it (but only lightly as that...
If you can spray some contact cleaner without stripping down the button do it without opening. Also, pay attention to what cleaner you use as...
Watch oil is what should be on the gear posts, so that's good. As long as the reels turn when you turn the driving flywheel by hand, then...
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