Replacing the Pinch Roller and Capstan belt on a Tascam 38 8 Track Tape Recorder

Replacing the Pinch Roller and Capstan belt on a Tascam 38 8 Track Tape Recorder
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I was asked to replace the Capstan belt and the Pinch roller tyre from this Tascam 38 1/2" 8 Track tape recorder.
This is how I got along with it.
Hope you find this useful.
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[@Seven-ny6rq]

Perfect timing this video is for me as I have a very similar Tascam 32 - 2 Track 1/4 inch Reel to Reel which needs a new belt and pinch roller.
Now I have a better idea of how to access and change these thanks to your video.
Many thanks for doing this vid Matthew 👍

[@tonymagee9240]

Matthew, I can't thank you enough for this. Your instructions are clear, methodical and easy to follow. I achieved same on my Tascam 38 and the results, at least for the mechanics are excellent. Bit of a lube in places as well. Just waiting for some fresh blank tape to arrive to I can test record / playback and adjust as necessary. Best wishes, from Canberra, Australia.

[@Doshbuzz]

Ice cube tray - genius 👍🏽

[@MatthewNorthMusic]

Sometimes I feel inspired haha!

[@MichaelSmith-rn1qw]

I have a Tascam TSR-8, 1/2 inch 8 track tape recorder, which I think is the more modern version of the 388. Mine has onboard DBX. I synced it up to Pro Tools using a PPS-2 synchronizer, and would use it to record drums prior to dumping the tracks into Pro Tools. I replaced the capstan belt, and sadly it no longer records anymore, so I messed something up.

[@WindsweptDrive]

Where is the 388?