clutch

Hi All, I have an issue with the slip clutch on a cassette deck take up pulley. The felt disk type. I have tried a few things to make a replacement but it is still not great and slips too easily causing some tapes to jam. Anyone have any suggestions on what is the best material to make a...

I'm sure many of you have noticed the little plastic retainers that hold gears and clutches on their shafts inside deck mechanisms. If you haven't, that's o.k. because I pointed them out in the pic below. I've seen bigger versions inside little computer fans, as well. Anyway, I decided to dig...

Does anyone have a photo of an intact FF/Rew clutch assembly? I'd like to see a view from the side, so I can see the parts I'm missing on the assembly. I have the tourque adjustment plate and washers, but I need the disc-shaped retainer and, I believe, a spring. I did find a pic through...

I though it would be a good idea to discuss this topic after member BoomboxLover48 completed a successful repair on the deck on his M80. Royce is a true Boomboxery asset. :hooray: Usually, when we get a new blaster with a non-working deck, we just go ahead and order a new set of belts...