06-03-2015, 05:26 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-03-2015, 05:27 PM by Nowhere-Man.)
I have a Radio-mobile to try and fix later. It's totally dead and has some rust on the chassis inside.
With regard to what you say about working methodically and slowly, I think I'm more theoretical by nature than practical at repairs. I very much enjoy reading the theory and doing related maths. I have this big 1960 book on HAM radio (American) and it's pretty deep. Finally I realised I needed to do some actual repair work so forced myself to try and work on broken and faulty radios. Now I've also found an interest in tape players as well.
Anyway I got a pack of assorted drive belts today and so the 8 Track Player I have now works fine. The tape itself was faulty as the foam pressure pads had crumbled so I found the correct way to insert new pads. Opening the 8 track tape, though, was hard doing and you don't really need to open them at all (but I did). People tell me 8 tracks are simpler to work on as less complicated than cassette.
I'll follow your tips with regard to the Pye Cassette. I have ordered another one from a seller on E-Bay that was going for a mere £2.50 as untested. I noticed the item was being relisted over and over again and no bids so I put a bid on it and that was that. Nobody else bothered but I'll now be more than happy to try and get both of the Pye Car Cassette Players up and running if possible.
I'll resume work on the Pye Player maybe this weekend. I'll keep you all updated.
Again thanks for the advice and it seems like I found the right website to get tips from experienced engineers. Many thanks.
With regard to what you say about working methodically and slowly, I think I'm more theoretical by nature than practical at repairs. I very much enjoy reading the theory and doing related maths. I have this big 1960 book on HAM radio (American) and it's pretty deep. Finally I realised I needed to do some actual repair work so forced myself to try and work on broken and faulty radios. Now I've also found an interest in tape players as well.
Anyway I got a pack of assorted drive belts today and so the 8 Track Player I have now works fine. The tape itself was faulty as the foam pressure pads had crumbled so I found the correct way to insert new pads. Opening the 8 track tape, though, was hard doing and you don't really need to open them at all (but I did). People tell me 8 tracks are simpler to work on as less complicated than cassette.
I'll follow your tips with regard to the Pye Cassette. I have ordered another one from a seller on E-Bay that was going for a mere £2.50 as untested. I noticed the item was being relisted over and over again and no bids so I put a bid on it and that was that. Nobody else bothered but I'll now be more than happy to try and get both of the Pye Car Cassette Players up and running if possible.
I'll resume work on the Pye Player maybe this weekend. I'll keep you all updated.
Again thanks for the advice and it seems like I found the right website to get tips from experienced engineers. Many thanks.
