Hitachi TRK-8290 not playing anymore

[Retro Addict]

Hi, just tried to play a cassette, and it was a no go. It still fast-forwards and rewinds, but when I touch the spools, the belts on there feel slack too. The play belt has definitely gone. I checked online and the only result I found was an Australian site, and they want $17 (just over £10) for a 3 belt kit. As it may cost quite a bit for postage, does anyone know where else I can buy belt sizes FRX10.5 & SCX7.0?

 

[Northerner]

Sorry Luke , don't know, I rebelted mine from a scrap box and can't even remember what scrap box I used!

 

[BoomboxLover48]

I could be wrong... please try http://studiosoundelectronics.com/belts.htm and see if they can mail it you.

Cheers!

 

[mrp32]

I always buy my belts from ELC London, they have most sizes http://www.elclondon.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl?page=search&PR=-1&TB=A&SS=belts&ACTION=quick+search

 

[Retro Addict]

Thanks so much for the links! The belt part numbers I have here (FRX10.5 & SCX7.0) aren't listed on either sites. Will I have to take the unit apart and measure the belts? Also on this site, some belts are under £1, and others of the same description are £95!

 

[BoomboxLover48]

Thanks so much for the links! The belt part numbers I have here (FRX10.5 & SCX7.0) aren't listed on either sites. Will I have to take the unit apart and measure the belts? Also on this site, some belts are under £1, and others of the same description are £95!

You can always reduce 5 to 8% of the circumference without any problems. Please try that route and in many cases that will make it a snug fit.

Other options? Let me ask my close friend, former chief engr of Philips Radios from England now settled in Canada.