check the tape tension mac. the felt padding on the tension band sometimes comes loose and the adhivise stick the band to the supply reel. >From: "DOCVIDEO" <DOCVIDEO@xxxxxxxxxx> >Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: [TechAssist] RCA VCR Model # VR525 Eat Tapes FIX >Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 19:40:21 -0800 > > >TEC's > RCA VCR model VR525 came in with two problems....[ another case >of high >usage of Rewind ] > > 1. "Eat's Tapes " complaint [ tape spillage on eject]. > 2. During play or stop modes if rewind was pushed would eject tape > with tape spillage. Would Forward ok ..but not in FF..but slow mode. > > After checking and cleaning mode , removed capstan motor >shaft..burnt..cleaned and >re-lubed [ also checked for excessive bushing wear..ok ] > Checked S603 Supply End Sensor , along with LED S601 both OK. > Removed Idler and Drive Gear Assy.... disassembled gear drive >assy....cleaned felt >clutch pad AND made cuts across pad ring about 1/8th" apart round whole >pad....on >pressure plate [ grooved plate] placed cuts also across grooves same >spacing ..... >Idler can not be disassembled-assembled..flexed apart pressure plate and >felt >inserted cotton swab with cleaner rotated gear... >Re-installed...Inserted tape...pressed stop...RW....WHAM..went into >hi-speed RW no >problem..FF same.... > > > >MONTE MONCRIEF >BAKERSFIELD, CA. >DOCVIDEO@xxxxxxxxxx > >================================= >Help make your TechAssist database better! >Submit your fixes here: http://circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips >================================= >To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: >mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================================= Help make your TechAssist database better! Submit your fixes here: http://circuitwork.com/techassist/tip/#tips ================================= To UNSUBSCRIBE your email address, click here: mailto:techassist-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe