The top's bashed in, the bottom's bashed in, and the capstan motor sounds like it's trying to drill a hole through the closest bank vault. This can't possibly end well, can it?
Well, I do have that TC-K61 parts machine... let's see what we can do for this one.
See the videos linked below for details on servicing this transport.
Replacement for rec/play relay: Omron G5V-2-12VDC
Capstan belt: 74mm dia (232mm IC) x 4mm
Take-up belt: 90mm IC x 1mm square
Take-up idler from Siliconemind on eBay
TC-K55: • 2024 Summer of Sony - ...
TC-K61 Part 1: • Sony TC-K61 Cassette S...
TC-K61 Part 2: • Sony TC-K61 Part 2 - E...
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Camera gear I use:
Nikon D800, Nikon Z50, iPhone XS Max & 13 Pro Max, DJI Action 3, Autel Evo Nano+, Autel Evo Lite+, DJI Mini 3 Pro
Test Music:
Paradox (Sylvain Cossette) - One Look
www.sylvaincossette.net