hi
i have 1960's portable 3" reel to reel tape recorder.
i would like to find capstan drive assy's diameter
or a part #
all the rubber on it is gone bad.i think i can find rubber for a reels but capstan drive is important
so i rather do not guess at the size of it.
it is a pain to remove the assy.
thank you
dave

Hi Dave

I have some service manuals for Philips reel tape recorders of the 60ies. But please give us the model number, otherwise it will be impossible to help. Philips produced dozens of differnt models ....

Walter

: Hi Dave

: I have some service manuals for Philips reel tape recorders of the 60ies. But please give us the model number, otherwise it will be impossible to help. Philips produced dozens of differnt models ....

: Walter
Hi Walter!
sorry about that.
i should have known better then that.matter of fact i got on today to do just that.
they call it a type :EL3585/00 ....(9V)
mainly what i need is the tire for a motor pulley.
i think i can make the tires for the reels.today i have bought 2 belts and i'm going to grind them down to fit.i also looked in PRB catalog today (they make repl. belts and tires ).this model is not listed.
so if you could give me somthing on that idler i would realy be greatful and i'll return a favoir.
till recantly i did have tv/vcr/stereo repair shop
so if you'll need help just email me.
thank you for now.
ps
this is a great site.many good people from what i've read.i do go a lot to repair discussion site but i tell you what you guys here are more mature and friendly.
cu

Hi Dave

I have that service manual. 31 pages, much text (in german) but all important information also in pictures with all notations, how to adjust. I think, you have an interesting device there, well worth an effort. Please mail me privatly your adress, so i can send you a copy of the service-manual, its far to much to scan and e-mail.

Cheers Walter

Hello David, I think Walter probably has the service information for your Philips tape recorder but if not let me know and I'll send it to you. I'm sorry I can't help with the parts for it. Cheers, Don Black.

: hi
: i have 1960's portable 3" reel to reel tape recorder.
: i would like to find capstan drive assy's diameter
: or a part #
: all the rubber on it is gone bad.i think i can find rubber for a reels but capstan drive is important
: so i rather do not guess at the size of it.
: it is a pain to remove the assy.
: thank you
: dave

hello david i have a portable philips reel to reel in purfect working order it is a philips all transistor
it not a radio it is a reel to reel with a small mic that fits in the side i am trying to find out how old it is and may be able to help you to

thanks