Re: 8 Track Tape Deck Servicing

[peggy delancey <butterfly15610@xxxxxxxxx>]

     Brien,

         Thanks very much for the information. I think
I will try that stuff first before sending it out. It
has to be something simple due to the fact that is
works well most of the time.


                  Thanks again,

                      Jay





--- Brien Tourville <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> From: peggy delancey <butterfly15610@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: 8-Tracks
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>     Speaking of *-Tracks folks. Does anyone know
> where
> I can get the one in my 1975 Pacer rebuilt? It works
> fine most of the time, but once and a while it will
> not change tracks! A little nerve racking at times.
> Still not bad for a $5 purchase out of a junk yard.
> 
>                      Jay
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------------------
> 
> 99% of the time Jay, it is either excess magnetism,
> or dirt ( 8 track Mylar Tape is coated with 'Dirt'
> which
> is what stores the signal ).
> 
> At Radio Shack you can buy a DeGauss - ing tool >
> looks like an electric tooth-brush but with a 'wand
> stick'
> on the end.
> 
> Open the Tape door > place the wand tip on the
> 9'o'clock
> of the metal and touch each 'hour' around the clock
> including
> the tape head > you're removing the excess magnetism
> from the head and surrounding area.
> 
> I'd remove the cover from the deck & use Tape Head
> Cleaner
> and the wooden Q-tip sticks found at Radio Shack
> specifically
> for this purpose.
> 
> Radio Shack also has a Treatment for the Rubber
> drive wheels
> that remove the glaze & restore contact patches.
> 
> I would do all the above before sending the unit out
> > save $$
> and you'll now have the skills to service your deck.
> 
> I used to degauss once a week > kept the signal
> clear and strong.
> 
> If you do want to send it out : 
> 
> http://tinyurl.com/7mtrh
> 
> It is www.google.com > typed in 8 Track Tape Deck
> Repair >
> take your pick.
> 
> 
> 
>              Brien.
>          NEW YORK
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> 
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> 
> 
> 


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