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Need drive belt for a AKAI GXC-709D tape recorder, .015 thick x .150 widex4" D. full circle

Drive belt stretched

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Sam Palermo

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Posted on Feb 07, 2013

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Take these measurement and either look on the MCM Electronics web site or Mat Electronics web site. The Diameter does not help much the measurement they use is Inner circumference or IC. The IC is near double the length id the belt is pinch and measured on a scale. Also allow for the belt being stretched so you may need a belt 5-10% less than the old one.
If you can not figure this out then just contact Marrs Communications and tell him the model and he will have the belt kit but this is more expensive.

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SOURCE: Drive Belts for AKIA Stereo Cassette Deck CS-M01A

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Posted on Sep 11, 2008

SOURCE: Motor for Akai GXC-740D Casette Deck

Hi pelagic

The motor is probably faulty. The heat is a give away for that. Many motors for older decks can still be sourced. Can you see what part numbers may be on the back plate of the motor and I can find a source for you. Awaiting your reply

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robotek

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Posted on Aug 06, 2009

SOURCE: My AKAI GX 636 records but can't hear anything on playback

Trace the wires from the head to the amp section. Put your finger on where they join (during playback) and see if you can get a buzz. If you can't on either channel, look for something that might be common to both channels. Either a switch, or a pre-amp IC, as being the cause of the fault.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 10, 2010

SOURCE: Repair Tandberg Tape recorder

Here is the link for the service manual with a picture of the drivebelt.
http://www.sportsbil.com/tandberg/6000x-servicemanual.PDF
Go to the parent directory to find lots of other info for this and other Tandberg equipment.

Anonymous

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Posted on Mar 31, 2011

SOURCE: I have a Teac A-1500 reel to reel tape recorder

I cant persobonally help you but you can try the manufacturers web site, and call for a replacement belt. Possibly try Radio shack and make a make shift belt.

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