[QuadList] more air-related quad stuff

[Roger Brett]

Yeah, thought so.  That ground braid is a lovely shade of *green*... 
Looks like the RCA version has the strap running outside and away from 
the vinyl. Better design in this case I guess. Although back in the 
'80s, dissolving vinyl wasn't yet on my radar.

Thanks for your contribution of the pictures.  I ran the virtual 
slideshow in my mind. ;-)

Speaking of air issues Larry, I see you've masterfully cut out a piece 
of foam for a new Ampex "head gasket".  Do you or anyone else on the 
list have a source for this thin foam?  Am also looking for slightly 
thicker (about 3/16") sound-reducing foam in the head cover which is 
also compromised.

Thanks for any clues on this.

Roger Brett

On 8/9/2013 6:35 PM, L.E. Odham wrote:
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> From: "L.E. Odham" <leodham at centurylink.net>
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> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 6:31:43 PM
> Subject: Re: [QuadList] more air-related quad stuff
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger Brett" <rcbindy at comcast.net>
> To: quadlist at quadvideotapegroup.com
> Sent: Friday, August 9, 2013 3:49:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [QuadList] What mechanical parts would one need to get a	quad working?
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> Boy some really good tips here from you all. Surely that will save
> someone some major hassles -- at least the diagnostic part, that is.
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> On the 1200/2000s watch for the vinyl tubing breakdown problem in the
> guide vacuum line, especially the short interconnect on the head.  Don't
> those breakdown chemicals sometimes cause nearby wiring to corrode also?
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> Hi Roger and fellow list'ers,
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> Yep. Here's one:
> http://mail.centurylink.net/service/home/~/IMG_1557_001.jpg?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=18421&part=2
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> I have yet to encounter that air hose problem on an RCA head panel.
> For comparison, here's a high band RCA:
> http://mail.centurylink.net/service/home/~/IMG_1558_001.jpg?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=18421&part=4
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> TR-600 air project. All the air fittings replaced. Every one leaking:
> http://mail.centurylink.net/service/home/~/IMG_1554_001.jpg?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=18421&part=2
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> Here's what happens; the plastic shrinks and splits. Even if it hasn't yet, it's going to, change it anyway
> and eliminate a headache later on:
> http://mail.centurylink.net/service/home/~/IMG_1555_001.jpg?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=18421&part=2
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> Major hassle you say...?
> Here's one from last week:
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> http://mail.centurylink.net/service/home/~/IMG_1537%20(2).jpg?auth=co&loc=en_US&id=18421&part=2
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> Removing a reel triac chassis from an AVR-2. I am finding this getting more difficult to do as I get older!
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> enjoy,
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> Larry Odham
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