Re: 8 Track Tape Deck Servicing

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

The 'dirt' is a type of lubricant that allows the tape reel to work properly,
pulling the tape from inside the reel and putting it back on the outside.

The track change signal comes from a strip of foil on the tape that bridges
contacts near the tape head and thereby trips the stepper motor to move the tape
head. If the foil is damaged or no longer conductive the tracks won't change.
 
Ken Ames

Quoting Brien Tourville <hh7x@xxxxxxxxxxx>:

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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
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> 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.
> 
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> 
>              Brien.
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