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30th Sep 2016, 11:38 pm | #1 |
Pentode
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Dumfries & Galloway, UK.
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Grundig 2x4 1600
Hi all.
Bit of a problem. Got a Grundig 2x4 1600 V2000 Recorder to repair. However there seems to be an issue, anything made of a Nylon/Rubber substance literally falls apart to the touch, the reason it wasn't working was due to the idler gear I believe it is, having perished, it's in several pieces. Having removed the main cassette mechanism I've noticed also that the rubbers washers where the screws locate into are also made of the same material, these to are perished too and crumble to pieces upon touch like the idler wheel already was. Is this normal for these 1600 machines or has this particular recorder been stored in damp or humid conditions that have led to this decay? Thanks for your help in advance, Andy |
1st Oct 2016, 8:17 am | #2 |
Hexode
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Inverness, Highland, UK.
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Re: Grundig 2x4 1600
Keeping these machines or anything made of rubber etc in a loft usually speeds up the decay of the material. I left a very expensive pair of dress shoes for my kilt in the loft for a few months, went to retrieve and wear them only for the soles to literally crumble to bits. Same happened with my speakers and the foam round the woofers.
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1st Oct 2016, 11:59 am | #3 |
Pentode
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Dumfries & Galloway, UK.
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Re: Grundig 2x4 1600
That's not good at all. My next question then.
Does anyone have a spare idler gear for a Grundig 2x4 1600, the machine is perfect aside from this one damaged part, I can piece together the remains and send a picture if needed. It appears to be an orangey colour, again this could have changed with age and wear Many Thanks, Andy |
6th Oct 2016, 1:06 am | #4 |
Hexode
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK.
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Re: Grundig 2x4 1600
If you can supply the size and thickness then I'm sure there is something out there that will be a match.
...Kev |
6th Oct 2016, 10:35 pm | #5 |
Pentode
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Dumfries & Galloway, UK.
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Re: Grundig 2x4 1600
I shall piece the broken shards together and post some pictures along with some measurements, fingers crossed something will fit, here's hoping.
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6th Oct 2016, 11:37 pm | #6 |
Heptode
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, UK.
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Re: Grundig 2x4 1600
Keep all the shards as you may come across a 3D Printer to remake them
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