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Sony WM-22 produces a wobbly sound

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  1. angorawol

    angorawol New Member

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    I bought a mint Sony WM-22. But gives a wobbly sound, does it need a new belt? Strange because it doesn't seem used at all. The sound works (both sides) also the rewind and forward mode works.
     
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    Longman Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    Depending on how the Walkman has been stored the belts could have deterioated evn if has never been used. The belts aren’t that different from rubber bands. I am sure everyone has stored something with a rubber band around it only to find it has lost its elaticity or evn broken a few years later.
     
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    Yep belts and a bit of oil or lubricant on the pulleys or gears can help.
     
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    angorawol New Member

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    what kind of lubricant is the best?
     
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    T-ster Moderator Staff Member S2G Supporter

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    I use a fine watch oil on my walkmans and boxes, works great.
     
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    angorawol New Member

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    thanx you guys for your quick tips, helps a lot
     
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    I use this at work and home too. Does the job. Many other types out there so shop around. I'd stay away from WD-40 though. Its good for a temporary fix but a good lubricant is best.

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    angorawol New Member

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    thnx Buzbox but I'm afraid that this kind of lube is not available in Belgium, Europe. ;)
     
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    Should be able to find something similar
     
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    angorawol New Member

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    I know, I was just kidding
     
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    Longman Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    Has anyone tried Sewing Machine Oil? It should be readily available and I have seen it recommended for other mechanisms like model railway engines.
     
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    thats what I had in mind, or victorinox oil
     

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