Replacing plastic Joint in the 244 transport mechanism

[amalgam]

I got a Tascam 244, and the little bobbin attached to 10k variable resistor (ref no 2.17 and 2.19 in manual) , one side of it broke off during belt replacement. I procured replacement, however - the whole mechanism is now out of alignment.
The reference manual does not have information on how to realign that whole mechanism, where to put the pot and cam controlling it etc when that is replaced. I'm guessing they never entertained the idea that someone might be doing that manually .

 

[Jack Saturn]

This series of photos should hopefully guide you in the right direction:

https://mzentertainment.com/pics/teac_244/dr_zee_workshop_tascam_244_project_part5.jpg

Let us know if you are successful!

 

[amalgam]

I got it via internet archive. Thanks. I will let you know the outcome

 

[amalgam]

That's now placed and working. Btw, I designed it in CAD and 3d printed it out of PETG. It looks just like the original, with some enhancements.

If anyone is interested, I'm happy to get this professionally printed out of resin and sell it for cost.

Now to do all other calibrations. This machine has not been used in 10+ years and this whole saga started with belts being a mushy tar