Fixing Player, please help

"agent_scifi" wrote in message
...
I recently bought a '67 ford mustang w/ an AM radio and 8-track player.
Unfortunately, when I place in any of my tapes, all I get is a metallic
buzzing sound. I tried cleaning the player with distilled de-ionized
alcohol and q-tips, but that didn't work either. If any of you can help
me,
please reply.

Thanks,




Check your belt on the player. Look for the switch that turns the player
on and off, inside the slot where the tape goes. Press the switch with a
pencil, if the capstan (the metal rod that turns the tape roller) isn't
spinning, then your belt is gone, and you'll only get a buzz sound. 90 % of
belts from that era turn to goo, literally. If it's not the belt, Dan
Jobin will answer this thread for advice.

winnard

Subject: Fixing Player, please help
From: "winnard"
Date: 7/22/2003 2:31 PM Central Daylight Time
Message-id:


"agent_scifi" wrote in message
...
I recently bought a '67 ford mustang w/ an AM radio and 8-track player.
Unfortunately, when I place in any of my tapes, all I get is a metallic
buzzing sound. I tried cleaning the player with distilled de-ionized
alcohol and q-tips, but that didn't work either. If any of you can help
me,
please reply.

Thanks,




Check your belt on the player. Look for the switch that turns the player
on and off, inside the slot where the tape goes. Press the switch with a
pencil, if the capstan (the metal rod that turns the tape roller) isn't
spinning, then your belt is gone, and you'll only get a buzz sound. 90 % of
belts from that era turn to goo, literally. If it's not the belt, Dan
Jobin will answer this thread for advice.

winnard

Thanks John,
You're right about this. If the capstan isn't turning, pull the player from the
dash and remove the bottom cover. Here you will see the motor, belt and
flywheel. It will be real obvious if the belt is toasted. Changing the belt is
real easy. If it isn't the belt, send it in and I'll fix it up for you.
Dan 2

"Danspeakin" wrote in message
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Subject: Fixing Player, please help
From: "winnard"
Date: 7/22/2003 2:31 PM Central Daylight Time
Message-id:


"agent_scifi" wrote in message
...
I recently bought a '67 ford mustang w/ an AM radio and 8-track player.
Unfortunately, when I place in any of my tapes, all I get is a metallic
buzzing sound. I tried cleaning the player with distilled de-ionized
alcohol and q-tips, but that didn't work either. If any of you can
help
me,
please reply.

Thanks,




Check your belt on the player. Look for the switch that turns the
player
on and off, inside the slot where the tape goes. Press the switch with a
pencil, if the capstan (the metal rod that turns the tape roller) isn't
spinning, then your belt is gone, and you'll only get a buzz sound. 90 %
of
belts from that era turn to goo, literally. If it's not the belt, Dan
Jobin will answer this thread for advice.

winnard

Thanks John,
You're right about this. If the capstan isn't turning, pull the player
from the
dash and remove the bottom cover. Here you will see the motor, belt and
flywheel. It will be real obvious if the belt is toasted. Changing the
belt is
real easy. If it isn't the belt, send it in and I'll fix it up for you.
Dan 2

To original poster, DO NOT throw that deck in the trash! It's worth some
$$ in your car, especially if it's original equipment. And Dan Jobin can
fix it right.


winnard