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- Tascam 246, 424, Porta 1
So I just picked up a Porta One for a nice $20. I wasn't able to test it when buying it and was pretty sure it would come with a problem so here it is.
Rewind and fast forward both work but when I load a tape and press play it will automatically stop after a few seconds. So far I've opened it up checked the belts and replaced two of the belts because they were a slipping a bit. At this point I'm thinking maybe it's the capstan motor?
I'm just not sure. The lower pin that is pinched between the roller and the tape moves when all functions are engaged.
This seems like a common problem. Can or does anyone have any insight?
Rewind and fast forward both work but when I load a tape and press play it will automatically stop after a few seconds. So far I've opened it up checked the belts and replaced two of the belts because they were a slipping a bit. At this point I'm thinking maybe it's the capstan motor?
I'm just not sure. The lower pin that is pinched between the roller and the tape moves when all functions are engaged.
This seems like a common problem. Can or does anyone have any insight?