MisterT Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Anyone have recommendations? I would prefer a shop/tech that can use Nakamichi parts if available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I have just seen this ebay offer by chance, if you do not already know about it. Having all the parts a local tech should be able to do the job. https://www.ebay.com/itm/314148606692 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Where are you located? What’s wrong with the deck? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Just south of Austin, TX. When the play button is pressed the capstan engages the cassette tape and you hear the tension taken up in the tape but the tape does not advance. I'm the original owner and I miss using my NAK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Not convenient But HiFi Lounge in Rochester NY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 5 minutes ago, MisterT said: Just south of Austin, TX. When the play button is pressed the capstan engages the cassette tape and you hear the tension taken up in the tape but the tape does not advance. I'm the original owner and I miss using my NAK. Sounds like time for belts. Might not be too difficult to diy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 26 minutes ago, CWOReilly said: Sounds like time for belts. Might not be too difficult to diy. Certainly worth doing... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Probably worth doing even if it's not the problem. It's just finding the original or a quality replacement. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1 minute ago, Dave1291 said: Probably worth doing even if it's not the problem. It's just finding the original or a quality replacement. Likely a drivebelt broken over that length of time. If comfortable would pull cover to verify unplugged. ToReplace from a belt kit. A hair tie or better replacement found at local Ace. Clean any belt residue and make certain belt not too loose or tight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 OKay, I will take a look. It's been serviced before. I think the belts may be okay, but I will open it up and find out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 11 minutes ago, MisterT said: OKay, I will take a look. It's been serviced before. I think the belts may be okay, but I will open it up and find out. Sometimes you find a belt off of its drive motor. If belt looks okay, turn back on to see dc motor is actually turning. May be wiring connection not making contact. If burnt smelling inside, try to determine if motor or burnt belt smell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 All right. Thanks for the ideas. This unit performed well under heavy use. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 So I opened up the NAK and confirmed that FF and REW work. When pressing play, I can hear and see a motor engage, but I don't see the hubs on the cassette rotate. One motor operates REW and FF functions. The play motor does engage and I see a belt turning a large weighted pulley however the hub does not engage the tape. Will need to look further. I do not see remanents of any broken belt inside the unit. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Meanwhile while trying to diagnose, look at this for clues to your problem: https://www.tapeheads.net/threads/nakamichi-482-tape-transport-problems.84361/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 A very silly question, but sometimes it helps. Have you tried different cassettes? I remember in the past that some cassettes simply had too much friction and the take-up spool was not free. Or that the unwinding spool was blocked and the friction wheel together with the drive shaft could not transport. And cassettes become not better when aging. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 Yes, I've tried different cassettes, all act the same. I can see belts and pulleys/gears moving, but its likely the capstan or idler is not being engaaged. I am deciding whether to remove the front or not. I would rather not get in too deep. A previous service did get most of the hardened grease out of the mechanisms which did help. The REW and FF speed seem slow, which also points to the idler. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWOReilly Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 13 minutes ago, MisterT said: Yes, I've tried different cassettes, all act the same. I can see belts and pulleys/gears moving, but its likely the capstan or idler is not being engaaged. I am deciding whether to remove the front or not. I would rather not get in too deep. A previous service did get most of the hardened grease out of the mechanisms which did help. The REW and FF speed seem slow, which also points to the idler. Idler could have been overlooked in the service. Took a few more years to fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Wellllll, the old grease was always a problem w/most decks w/age. Nak had nice decks back in the day and I do know once you start opening things up and nosin things can go south pretty quick. Wish I could remember. There are a ton of "old" guys who know them inside and out hangin around at most reputable stores today. You'll get hammered for an hour bench time if it takes 5 minutes or 45. Bottom line it's your nickel so how bad ya want it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 2/18/2024 at 7:23 AM, MisterT said: Anyone have recommendations? I would prefer a shop/tech that can use Nakamichi parts if available. Try AudioClassics 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 Gilbert, thank you for your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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