Hitachi TRK8190E Restoration Complete

Huffers

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Hi Neiloliver

a great looking restoration.

You mention that you used some donor parts.
I am just doing a restoration on a TRK-8290 which is a very similar model.
One problem with mine is that the tape door window and tuner window are very badly clouded and yellowed and probably need replacing.
Just wondering if you have any spare donor parts that you are willing to sell?

many thanks
 

BoomboxLover48

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My 8190 deck plays with a grinding noise. I think some of the contact wheels are making that noise or it has to do with gears in that drive.
 

appyammer_al

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I have now completed my 8190. Needed a complete deep clean, all new belts and some donor parts from another identical unit.

Really pleased how it turned out.

Sorry, here the photo.
Hi
Don't suppose you fancy doing another one for a good price? I have a great looking model (and new set of belts) that needs some TLC. Tuner doesn't work (indicator doesn't move) and cassette wont fast forward or rewind... tapes also gets stuck/entangled when playing.
Thx
 

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