Minor problem with my sharp Gf-777

[andyt2256]

Hello, Just recently picked up myself a mint condition Sharp Gf777 and i have one minor problem with tape deck 2 it is very slow f forward and rewinding the tapes? is this an easy fix or a strip down, Any ideas would be great,
Regards Andy.

 

[baddboybill]

You most likely need to replace belts The problem is the belt is loose and causing it to slow down

 

[andyt2256]

Is that a hard job? and also where could i get a belt(belts) from? Many Thanks for your reply.

 

[baddboybill]

Is that a hard job? and also where could i get a belt(belts) from? Many Thanks for your reply.

I have never done the gf777 but if you have never done any bbx I would recommend lots of pics while taking apart Maybe another member who has rebelted one of these type sharps could assist (gf767, 777,999 1000)... here are the belt sizes
Sharp 777
SBM 6.0 x 2
SBS 7.4
FBM 11.5 x 2
As for places in England to purchase you can try a search on web for cassette deck belts

 

[andyt2256]

Thanks for your help, I will search the web over here.

 

[saxonman]

I'm gonna do mine soon if you can wait i'll tell ya what sizes and how the job goes should be this weekend i got the belts from cpc here is the link http://cpc.farnell.com/_/42-960/cassett ... dp/AV00703 go by the sizes in the last post from badboy

 

[saxonman]

oh yer mines a 767 but i think the belts and tape deck are the same I maybe be able to tell ya the cpc number belts but only after as i have a load in stock!

 

[andyt2256]

that would be very helpful cheers I will wait for your reply.

 

[Jwrok707]

I had a problem as well with my GF 777, and although I had replaced my belts, my technician also adjusted the deck door which can also pose a problem with the mechanics of FF and REW.
If Tape Deck one works well, see if the doors are properly aligned between the two of them!