Superb work that really was a mess inside .Always fun when you have to keep taking things apart to test a bit of trial and error and it is now perfect .
Another great video and restoration, that took lots of patience, nice unit from sanyo but I wish they would've added more options like phono or line in and out, a loudness button or separate bass and treble controls, I had this model but sold it about a year ago, again great job, keep the great videos coming 😊😊
This one did try my patience more than usual. Ironically it worked pretty much ok, but I wanted to get it as good as possible and it all went bad once I cleaned it up! Most people would have sold it as 'working' in the condition I got it in 😂 I think by this time, Sanyo were starting to become more price conscious. The build quality was drifting a it and the functions were definitely starting to become simplified. Plus, I guess vinyl was getting less popular (or more premium fixed amps at home) and boomboxes were expected to be lighter and more portable, so the built-in phono amps were no longer as common as in the late 1970's.
Glad to see you got the Sanyo operational with a satisfactory and safe result. 😎 I recently serviced a Sanyo M-W1F (double cassette model) which didn't work at all and was a total mess inside (melted belts plus a lot of shoddy repair work done by the previous owner - joined wires, bad soldering, wrong parts used, etc.). It took me over half a day to correct all of the mistakes as well as fix the original faults. I kept it for a few weeks and eventually sold it in full, reliable working condition.
It does amaze me how some people manage to butcher internals. Downright dangerous sometimes. Glad you got the Twin Deck safely back up and running - I did an M-W1L twin on the channel (it was like new), and it was stolen a couple of weeks later, unfortunately.
@@retro_restos Exactly. The power cord was part of the "joined wires" (it's permanently connected in the F model). 240v 50Hz AC (the standard here in Australia) goes through that when plugged in. I replaced the joined cord with a modern insulated plug type and reconnected it internally (the same way the original had been - no joins or bare wires). Then I took care of the rest (as mentioned above) to make it safe and fully functional. 😇 * Also, I took the plunge after seeing some of your earlier videos and hit "SUBSCRIBE". 👍
I've seen melted belt goo on flywheels (including capstan) many times and it's a nasty mess for sure. A couple of hours or so worth of clean up is needed. More often I see goo wrapped around the motor pulley and in some cases the motor itself is fried/dead and has to be replaced. I've done this with several different decks.
I'm very glad you created this video. Thank you! Would it be possible for you to link me to an antenna that is compatible with this boombox? I trust your expertise.
😂You could probably tell I was relieved to get this one done. Not a word I use lightly, but I 'literally had to take it apart time and time again! I still like the unit though, even though it tested my patience 😁👍
@@retro_restos The hole in the back of the motor for tape speed adjustment is a trimmer pot, not a screw. Some models have this on the main board or a little board attached to the deck mechanism (called a drive/servo board). Speaking of screws, it's not too unusual to get one of these units and find furniture/wood screws fitted in place of the correct machined type and/or missing ones. ☺
Hello again. Thanks for covering this model. I'm currently have this one and working on it. Mine doesn't have a tape adjustment. My battery cover tab broke off too. Couldn't find where to order the belt kit.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Lots more coming up! I do sell some of my items in the UK but I'll be setting up a website in the spring. Thanks again! 👍
Superb work that really was a mess inside .Always fun when you have to keep taking things apart to test a bit of trial and error and it is now perfect .
Your thumbnail "What a Mess!" reminds me of those books about the dog. They were great.
I could probably have done with his help. But he'd have got the sticky belt in his fur... 😁
Another great video and restoration, that took lots of patience, nice unit from sanyo but I wish they would've added more options like phono or line in and out, a loudness button or separate bass and treble controls, I had this model but sold it about a year ago, again great job, keep the great videos coming 😊😊
This one did try my patience more than usual. Ironically it worked pretty much ok, but I wanted to get it as good as possible and it all went bad once I cleaned it up! Most people would have sold it as 'working' in the condition I got it in 😂
I think by this time, Sanyo were starting to become more price conscious. The build quality was drifting a it and the functions were definitely starting to become simplified. Plus, I guess vinyl was getting less popular (or more premium fixed amps at home) and boomboxes were expected to be lighter and more portable, so the built-in phono amps were no longer as common as in the late 1970's.
@@retro_restos very true the quality was changing, looking forward to the other restoration. God bless
Glad to see you got the Sanyo operational with a satisfactory and safe result. 😎
I recently serviced a Sanyo M-W1F (double cassette model) which didn't work at all and was a total mess inside (melted belts plus a lot of shoddy repair work done by the previous owner - joined wires, bad soldering, wrong parts used, etc.). It took me over half a day to correct all of the mistakes as well as fix the original faults. I kept it for a few weeks and eventually sold it in full, reliable working condition.
It does amaze me how some people manage to butcher internals. Downright dangerous sometimes. Glad you got the Twin Deck safely back up and running - I did an M-W1L twin on the channel (it was like new), and it was stolen a couple of weeks later, unfortunately.
@@retro_restos Exactly. The power cord was part of the "joined wires" (it's permanently connected in the F model). 240v 50Hz AC (the standard here in Australia) goes through that when plugged in. I replaced the joined cord with a modern insulated plug type and reconnected it internally (the same way the original had been - no joins or bare wires). Then I took care of the rest (as mentioned above) to make it safe and fully functional. 😇
* Also, I took the plunge after seeing some of your earlier videos and hit "SUBSCRIBE". 👍
Never seen belts around a flywheel before and hope i never do what a mess oh my lord excellent video.
This one really was a mess! Glad it got sorted though in the end 👍
I've seen melted belt goo on flywheels (including capstan) many times and it's a nasty mess for sure. A couple of hours or so worth of clean up is needed. More often I see goo wrapped around the motor pulley and in some cases the motor itself is fried/dead and has to be replaced. I've done this with several different decks.
I'm very glad you created this video. Thank you! Would it be possible for you to link me to an antenna that is compatible with this boombox? I trust your expertise.
I'm currently working on the same issue on this radio. The best way I found to remove the goo is a regular bar of soap and a toothbrush, plus water.
I literally think that you literally did a great job, literally working on this box. Literally I do literally. 😂😂😂😂😂
😂You could probably tell I was relieved to get this one done. Not a word I use lightly, but I 'literally had to take it apart time and time again! I still like the unit though, even though it tested my patience 😁👍
@@retro_restos The hole in the back of the motor for tape speed adjustment is a trimmer pot, not a screw. Some models have this on the main board or a little board attached to the deck mechanism (called a drive/servo board). Speaking of screws, it's not too unusual to get one of these units and find furniture/wood screws fitted in place of the correct machined type and/or missing ones. ☺
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Hello again. Thanks for covering this model. I'm currently have this one and working on it. Mine doesn't have a tape adjustment. My battery cover tab broke off too. Couldn't find where to order the belt kit.
Amazing channel!!!. Do you sell these items after your fix them or do you just collect them? Cheers from San Diego
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Lots more coming up! I do sell some of my items in the UK but I'll be setting up a website in the spring. Thanks again! 👍
Nightmare, great job
It really was! Thanks for sharing my pain 😂👍
An unnecessarily long video. It is better to focus on the useful
Thx
Sorry you didn't find it useful