Beocord 2000 cassette rewind problem

Hi all,

I've got a Beocord 2000 cassette deck that I got as part of a legacy system. Unused for years, all the belts had turned to goo so I ordered a new set from Martin.

These have been fitted, however, when I try to rewind it makes an odd noise, tries to rewind then stops after a few seconds.

Without a cassette it rotates for a second or so then stops.

It plays, fast forwards and records fine but just doesn't want to rewind!

Hmmm - any suggestions?

Cheers

David

Check that you got the belts in correctly.
Particularly the square belt that runs to the white idler wheel at the edge of the drive.

Can you tell if the motor is slowing down while winding/rewinding ?
Without a tape - does the left spool rotate for a second or so when rewind is activated ?

Martin

Hi Martin,

I've visually checked the belts and am sure I've re-fitted them as per instructions.

(I replaced the idler wheel rubbers when I replaced the belts - not sure if this could be related?)

In answer to your questions: the motor seems to be pretty consistent when forwarding/playing and without a tape the left spool does rotate for a bit when pressing rewind.

I've uploaded some video clips to demonstrate:

http://www.backgroundcolour.com/images/beocord2000_above_notape.mov

http://www.backgroundcolour.com/images/beocord2000_above_withtape.mov

http://www.backgroundcolour.com/images/beocord2000_rw_underneath.mov

Cheers

David

The hexagonal inner part of the left spool has cracked down its side.
This makes it wider, locking the spring loaded triangular (winged) part that is supposed to grip into the tape reels, in its lowest position.

In other words, the spool rotates, but it doesn't grip properly into the tape reel.

The best solution is to replace the broken part but an alternative fix is to simply glue the triangular part to the hexagonal shaft, to sit
permanently in its upper position.

Martin

Thanks Martin - brilliant diagnosis!

Exactly as you said - a tiny hairline crack causing all the trouble!

With regards to glueing it will it cause any other issues? I'm thinking of trying to reduce the diameter of the inner collar with 1000 grit wet and dry so it doesn't cause the split to expand. I'll give it a go before glueing as a last resort.

Cheers

David

 

Just go ahead and glue it.
The tape reels will fall into place nicely every time.

Martin

All sorted! Glued crack with a dot of superglue and sanded inner section slightly which overall allows the spool collar to spring back to the upper position!

Thanks again Martin

looks like the belt is on the wrong side

looks like the belt is on the wrong side

Hi wkw19521,

Pretty sure the belts are correctly fitted - Martin got the diagnosis spot on - a tiny hairline crack in the spring return part of the winder that needed a spot of glue. All working now!

Thanks

Dave