Why does this £350 Nakamichi cassette deck refuse to play?! Argh!

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This deck is one of Nakamichis later models with an upgraded Sankyo transport. It has an intermittent issue where it stops when playing - could it be the reel sensors or the reel motor?
The reel motors are notorious for having flat spots and causing this. But what a journey it is to replace!
(And, if you watch the video.. twice!)
The replacement motor I used in this video is sold as a Long Shaft DC 12V Mabuchi RF500TB - 12560.
Make sure you get the correct model number like I didn't!
For more details on Sanyo transports and Nakamichi decks, check out my other videos here:
CR-3E:
• Using a MICROSCOPE to ...
DR-3:
• Seller said it's broke...
BX-2
Part A (Mechanicals)
• Nakamichi BX-2 Cassett...
Part B (Electrical adjustments)
• Nakamichi BX-2 Cassett...
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@duncanrace8626 24 күн бұрын

It's actually my deck - great job Paul!! I also have a Sony 661s which Paul sorted out - again great work. I've some cassettes from back in the day that I very occasionally play, and I can now do tape to tape with the Nak being the playback deck. I doubt tapes will come back like vinyl has but if (like me) you want to record something from vinyl or another source, a good cassette deck can have its place. Getting a good vintage one serviced like this gets you a better machine than a new one (without dolby etc).

@wepif 28 күн бұрын

Another great job, well done Paul

@pwrestoration 28 күн бұрын

Many thanks!

@tomc1969 6 күн бұрын

I just bought a CR4-E and found it has a take up reel problem….so I hopefully this video helps me!

@mphilipsen3077 28 күн бұрын

I bought this deck in 1992 for 999 Dutch Guilders, (today €950). Surprisingly good value for the money.

@pwrestoration 28 күн бұрын

It sounds very nice

@raythomas4812 24 күн бұрын

I should have give you my Aiwa xls 7000 to service ! - great video

@thejoojooman6538 24 күн бұрын

Fantastic video dude.

@pwrestoration 24 күн бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@Eyerex 27 күн бұрын

Had my Nakamichi Cassette Deck 2 from new and it's still going strong handy thing is they can be picked up for a good price these days as most people want the more high-end decks also bought a DR-3 about a year ago which i think is the same deck just with a different fascia for £60 and it's in mint condition

@pwrestoration 27 күн бұрын

Yes they're very similar internally. Thankfully they got rid of the bloomin idler tyre

@chuckmaddison2924 26 күн бұрын

Very nice , I have 2 Sony Walkman's and a Kenwood hifi deck from early 70's. Bought new and now for sale USD $ 1000.

@davewalker7126 28 күн бұрын

That was great to watch - I have one of these decks so may be useful one day. £350 though? They tend to sell for about 1/3 of that on the bay.

@pwrestoration 28 күн бұрын

Sorry, that was their original RRP - in 1990! One pricy bit of kit back then.

@jasonhandy8442 28 күн бұрын

Happy days good outcome

@DavidMander-rs4uk 27 күн бұрын

A good outcome would be to bin it and get a decent CD player instead!

@rufuspage6210 28 күн бұрын

Knackered-Michi

@pwrestoration 28 күн бұрын

Unfortunately as I repair them that's the only kind I see! 😅

@rufuspage6210 28 күн бұрын

@@pwrestoration 😂

@portnaluinge 28 күн бұрын

I have the same deck, although in silver, and really like it. What causes these motors to flat spot, and is there any way to avoid it?

@pwrestoration 28 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it seems not, it's caused by lack of use or the motor being in one position. The motors CAN be refurbished but the concencus is that it will fail again. Using a new, albeit Chinese replacement is looked down on by purists but it doesn't affect playback or recording. Just takeup and RW/FF. I've done a few now.

@solidstate90 25 күн бұрын

Hey still lovin the content, had another question tho...where do you get your pinch rollers from?? I forgot what video it was but I remember you said you got them in bulk.

@pwrestoration 25 күн бұрын

I generally get them from eBay, and have a stock, but for some higher end stuff I like to buy individual ones. For most of my Sony stuff I measure the one coming off with a micrometer and order 5 or 6.

@dimitarkirchevdimitrov6321 28 күн бұрын

Great job as usual 👍What is the source for that motor?

@pwrestoration 28 күн бұрын

Thanks! Off hand I can't remember, I think it was eBay for a pair (couldn't source a single) but it came from somewhere random like Germany

@cassettedeck-walkman-repair 25 күн бұрын

good job ! where are you sourcing your mabuchi motors from if i may ask ?

@pwrestoration 25 күн бұрын

eBay!

@cassettedeck-walkman-repair 25 күн бұрын

@@pwrestoration that’s where I found them as well , wondering if there was another source 😉

@jeruffleupagus 25 күн бұрын

How did you trim that shaft without bending it?

@pwrestoration 25 күн бұрын

Witj a Dremel and a cutting disk

@the.sidekick1969 28 күн бұрын

Hi have a look at Nic and Andrea Hills they have a tool box full of electricals ideal for you and fixing players

@pwrestoration 28 күн бұрын

👍

@Badassvidsz 27 күн бұрын

Quick answer to your video title quetion : Because it's broken ...hmm said it .

@luanhana2100 27 күн бұрын

I GOT ONE FOR 5 BOX WORKING .

@pwrestoration 27 күн бұрын

Five boxes!

@MetalGreggNY75 7 күн бұрын

the Japanese word for fly is tobe (pronounced Toby).

@DavidMander-rs4uk 27 күн бұрын

Messing around with cassette decks in 2024 is laughable!! 😆 I gave up the format in 2001, absolute trash nowadays 🗑️

@pwrestoration 27 күн бұрын

Top comment would read again 11/10

@sw6188 27 күн бұрын

Yes, it is 'laughable' - I'm laughing all the way to the bank. I am still repairing and servicing them and I have enough work to keep me going for a long time yet, with new jobs arriving every week. If it's "absolute trash", how come so many people want their decks repaired?

@ShazeemKhan 27 күн бұрын

@David Mander 😂your commenting this trash on a successful technician's video, who is kind, helpful and educational is *even more laughable!* 😂 I liked ur comment yes, but because it made me 😂 PW Restoration, u keep up the outstanding work, mate, haters gotta hate. Greetings from Trinidad❤

@angelodagnolo984 27 күн бұрын

@@sw6188 because he's a fool lol I have two decks and still use a top of the range Sony in my car 😉👍

@assistantto007 26 күн бұрын

Then why are you here? It must be very boring for you.