cb123
Well-known member
The biggest problem with these machines is the type of grease they used from this era turns to an infrangible, super glue like substance. Now, fast forward it a couple of years and the platter becomes tougher to turn than a red hot rim under the load of a locked up brake caliper. But try as they might, whomever owned this thing before broke it loose...broke it loose, that is from its spindle! Soooo, I had to spot weld its twisted rivet back, while keeping the whole thing straight, centered, and aligned. How this was accomplished was with a wooden dowel, which also served to keep the weld out. Its controls only needed some WD-40 ( WHICH MAKES FOR SOME REALLY FANTASTIC CONTROL CLEANER -- MUCH CHEAPER TOO )!!! It also only needed 4 caps replaced. All the day codes on its caps are '78, so, this machine is from '78. The 8-Track player was in pretty good condition, all it needed was some cleaning and lubrication. lastly, it required a 13 volt light bulb for some illumination for its darkened dial. Now, may her little light shine on...and on...and on!
