Sanyo M-X650K Help Please

[Radio-Active]

First off,I can't get it open. It all works well but needs a belt and pots cleaned. Plus some "MrClean MagicEraser" detailing.(those things work!!)
I see that the c-door pops off,but something is sticking in there. I've made mistakes before and am lucky to have access to the Boomboxery crew's wealth of knowledge.
If anyone has any tips on giving this baby a tune-up,please advise me before I do something wrong.Haha.
I saw the recent belts forum but she's not on the roster. Thanx

 

[baddboybill]

I never had restored a 650 but like most Sanyos I think it takes some wiggling to get cassette mech released from front case. Don't take my word just ask Joe or Scott as I know they had one for sure 😉


Bad Boy Bill

 

[jimmyjimmy19702010]

I'm pretty sure once the tape deck door is removed, the remainder of the tape door has to be reseated before the front panel can be released.

 

[Radio-Active]

It seems like the tape buttons are holding it together now,but they dont pull off like the pot knobs. I'm afraid to detach something inside without seeing where it came from.

 

[jimmyjimmy19702010]

The deck keys will go with the deck.

 

[Radio-Active]

Oh man! I can't believe that I can't get this thing open. It really seems like I'm about the wreck the tape deck. These keys wont push through or pop off.

 

[Radio-Active]

Aha! Some dummy used a long wood screw in a wrong hole. Obviously decades ago.
I'm in!
Anyone know the belt sizes?

 

[Radio-Active]

Ok. A bit of cleaning,deox,and grill paint.
It looks alot better but has minor problems.
Needs play belt and the dolby switch is touchy.
But it sounds good and it's gonna get used.
I'm stoked on it!

If anyone knows the belts for this one,please let me know.

 

[ralrein1]

Very nice!

 

[MyOhMy]

Ah, that's better - what an improvement to behold! This didn't look like anything too special in the first pic but you've a real beauty on your hands now.

 

[crazygamer]

That´s a good looking box you got there ! What about the case cracks, did you get them fixed too ?

 

[Radio-Active]

Yup. The cracks were right on a seam. So almost unnoticeable.And the bad shipper paid for epoxy and an hour of my time.It all worked out ok.

 

[Radio-Active]

And the handle axle sits in a groove inside to relieve stress on the crack repairs. Good. Also,the tape

 

[Radio-Active]

keys stay attached to the front case.

 

[kennerithmcguire]

Great work, looks awesome!

 

[caution]

Looking good! Does the dial window have a light?

 

[Radio-Active]

No window light. I might add one when I get the time to fix the cassette belt.

 

[Styleking]

I like the look of it with no speaker grills! It looks badass!