Finishing up the mechanical restoration - Philips N4308 - Part 2

[@iantyler4045]

In my experience all R2R machines from the 60's are mechanical nightmares. Well done in taming this one.

[@retro_tech]

Thanks!

[@Donno308]

H Kristof. I bet you're glad the cleaning is over! I don't think you will be doing another one with perished belts. Looking forward to the next video and seeing it working.

[@retro_tech]

Thanks Don! The belt residue is incredible. It just keeps popping up everywhere, even when I thought I had cleaned everything up.

[@geirendre]

If you were looking for a R2R with simple mechanical construction, I think you got the wrong one 😅
For the next R2R I would suggest one from Tandberg, they are much simpler mechanically, but strong and well buildt.
Go for the late 60s, early 70s models, if you can find one that actually needs fixing.
There's many of them out there, but they just seemes to work forever.
Impressive job so far anyway, dont give up, now starts the fun part where you discover that the heads are not working 😂

[@retro_tech]

I should have known better than picking a Philips. 😂
I have a Tandberg 3600XD in unknown condition. So indeed, I might have a look at that one later. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@geirendre]

That's a great player, and a step up from the Philips in audio quality also. With service manual online.

[@tubeDude48]

You can get an assorted kit of C-Clips. Man, it has a crap-load of Electrolytic's that need replacing!

[@retro_tech]

Yes, tape recorders and cassette decks are typically filled with electrolytics.