Happy Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 my deck while in a mint condition wouldn't play the tape. it makes that loud sound of something being engaged and then stops after trying to roll the tape for a few secs. ffwd and rwd work fine. guess the best thing is to take it to a tech but not too sure if i can justify the costs knowing the market value of these decks. there is an ebay listing for the right set of belts for some $30 shipped.....http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/272278921556?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT but was wondering if i can find one cheaper and locally?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 WES Components in Sydney can supply at very competitive prices. Trouble is, you will need to know what size belts you need. Should cost less than 10 Bucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 WES Components in Sydney can supply at very competitive prices. Trouble is, you will need to know what size belts you need. Should cost less than 10 Bucks. that's Wagner, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 that's Wagner, right? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Yep. Thanks. Do service manuals normally tell you the belt sizes? I can't find such in one: http://www.creapromedia.fr/lesdocs/alpage/AL300.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Thanks. Do service manuals normally tell you the belt sizes? I can't find such in one: http://www.creapromedia.fr/lesdocs/alpage/AL300.pdf Nope. You need to measure the belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Nope. You need to measure the belts. well the old one inside wouldn't be in the specs anyway right? guess i will have to order from Germany then :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 ok looks like these: Belts:What I found on a French audio forum (and my conversions and matching-up using the turntableneedles.com belt info):Capstan: 251L x 5w x 0.6t = 9.9 inches long = FBM 9.9Counter: 205L x 1w x 1t = 8.0 inches long = SBO 8.0Sub-belt: 162L x 1.3w x 1.3t = 6.4 inches long = SBS 6.4 or perhaps a SBT 6.3The battery in my calipers is dead, so I can't give exact thicknesses for what I pulled out of the deck - but roughly:Capstan: 262 x 3w x < 1t = 10.3 inches long = probably a stretched FBS 9.9). Note this belt didn't ride properly centered on the motor hub ... and speed control had to be cranked all the way +ve.Counter: 210 x <1w x <1t = 8.2 inches long = probably a stretched SBO 8.0Sub-belt: 166L x >1w x >1t = 6.5 inches long = probably a streched SBS 6.4What I had in the 'parts bin' that seems to work just fine:Capstan: FBM 9.6Counter: SBS 8.0Sub-belt: SBS 6.2Hope that helps those that follow. http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/alpage-al-300-cassette.273994/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 well the old one inside wouldn't be in the specs anyway right? guess i will have to order from Germany then :/ When a tech looks at a deck, he/she will remove the old belt, measure it and make allowances for stretch. If the belt has disintegrated, then we would estimate belt size and select the correct belt from those in stock (I keep several hundred belts in stock). Unfortunately, it's all down to experience. It's why we techs earn the big Bucks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphod Beeblebrox Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 ok looks like these: Belts: What I found on a French audio forum (and my conversions and matching-up using the turntableneedles.com belt info): Capstan: 251L x 5w x 0.6t = 9.9 inches long = FBM 9.9 Counter: 205L x 1w x 1t = 8.0 inches long = SBO 8.0 Sub-belt: 162L x 1.3w x 1.3t = 6.4 inches long = SBS 6.4 or perhaps a SBT 6.3 The battery in my calipers is dead, so I can't give exact thicknesses for what I pulled out of the deck - but roughly: Capstan: 262 x 3w x < 1t = 10.3 inches long = probably a stretched FBS 9.9). Note this belt didn't ride properly centered on the motor hub ... and speed control had to be cranked all the way +ve. Counter: 210 x <1w x <1t = 8.2 inches long = probably a stretched SBO 8.0 Sub-belt: 166L x >1w x >1t = 6.5 inches long = probably a streched SBS 6.4 What I had in the 'parts bin' that seems to work just fine: Capstan: FBM 9.6 Counter: SBS 8.0 Sub-belt: SBS 6.2 Hope that helps those that follow. http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/alpage-al-300-cassette.273994/ No one is interested in inches. mm only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 No one is interested in inches. mm only. this is true as i said above, you know the value of tape decks nowadays is even worse than older DACs. i only have a couple of tapes to play anyway. that said it love the build quality and look of this deck. might just order the belts from eBay. thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I'm in the same boat - I need belts for my Tascam 102 Mk2 cassette deck, no idea of the sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 I'm in the same boat - I need belts for my Tascam 102 Mk2 cassette deck, no idea of the sizes. Ouch at least mine was available on ebay not yours... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboyrm Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I'm in the same boat - I need belts for my Tascam 102 Mk2 cassette deck, no idea of the sizes. Try this site: http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/027070-Teac-5800735500 hope this helps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Try this site: http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/027070-Teac-5800735500 hope this helps. champion hopefully their overseas shipping isn't exorbitant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RankStranger Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The 1980s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wen Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I have just looked at the date of the last post, but,@Zaphod Beeblebrox i have a Denon DR-F7, i took out a broken belt and measured it, it was 265mm long, the only reference to the DR-F7 was in USA, SMC Electronics had a square belt IC=9.000", THK=0.040", 265mm = 10.4" would of the belt stretched that far or is this not the belt?, it's from a deceased estate and has sentimental value, i had one many years ago but was told the belts were no longer available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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