How to repair cassette deck slow open?
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Is it a piston style damper or a gear wheel?
On the gear wheels I use silicon oil which you can get in different weights. I have used 100,000 cst the higher the number the thicker. It does also depend on the strength of the spring. You could
Also buy a thinner oil maybe 10,000 then you can mix them to get the right level
Of damping. If it’s a piston type then you just need a thin silicon oil to lubricate, you just need to make sure the piston is making a good deal and not damaged.
On the gear wheels I use silicon oil which you can get in different weights. I have used 100,000 cst the higher the number the thicker. It does also depend on the strength of the spring. You could
Also buy a thinner oil maybe 10,000 then you can mix them to get the right level
Of damping. If it’s a piston type then you just need a thin silicon oil to lubricate, you just need to make sure the piston is making a good deal and not damaged.
The viscosity of the silicon fluid is very important for better results. The one I use for turntable tone arm damping piston is almost like a jelly, very thick. I have several DUAL and technics turntables and work on then often. I gained lots of experience working on them.
In some cases it is just an air damped piston with no damping fluid in it. Basically the piston has a small hole to restrict the airflow and give the damping effect. The one I like most is the damping done with fan blades for air friction. I have a few boomboxes have got that. can't remember which model. The spring loaded door is connected through a worm gear to turn a fan with blades that gives the best air friction.
In some cases it is just an air damped piston with no damping fluid in it. Basically the piston has a small hole to restrict the airflow and give the damping effect. The one I like most is the damping done with fan blades for air friction. I have a few boomboxes have got that. can't remember which model. The spring loaded door is connected through a worm gear to turn a fan with blades that gives the best air friction.
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Thanks for the replies, it is a piston type. The first time I regreased, as there was old grease in there. I think I over did it and made an almost total seal. I have cleaned it off now and tried again and it is much better. I think you are right and a thinner grease would improve it further.