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ghettoboom777 - 2008-02-12 13:24

Hi-I have a sharp GF-8989II and the play works fine but the FF & Rewnind are super slow or don't work much.
I'm sure that this ia a belt issue but I was wondering how hard is it to replace these??
Also where can I get these??
I'd appreciate any help or advice on this.
I love these stereos-Ghettoboom777.

fatdog - 2008-02-12 14:57

If the GF-8989 uses the same type of tape transport as the GF-777, it's probably more an issue of cleaning the idler wheels that turn the contact the flywheel. Getting to them shouldn't be that much of a problem if you're patient.

If you're in the U.S. and know the belt sizes, I would suggest either:

http://studiosoundelectronics.com/belts.htm

or

http://www.ued.net

for belt purchases.

ghettoboom777 - 2008-02-12 16:03

quote:
Originally posted by Fatdog:
If the GF-8989 uses the same type of tape transport as the GF-777, it's probably more an issue of cleaning the idler wheels that turn the contact the flywheel. Getting to them shouldn't be that much of a problem if you're patient.

If you're in the U.S. and know the belt sizes, I would suggest either:

http://studiosoundelectronics.com/belts.htm

or

http://www.ued.net

for belt purchases.

Hi FatDog-Thanks!! I'm going to dig into in the 8989 next couple of weeks.
I'm restoring a 777 first.

I live in Tn. also during the winter.
Got enough rain yet??

Thanks again-Ghettoboom777.

retro.addict - 2008-02-13 04:59

Can I just jump on this thread and ask what the differences are between the 'normal' GF-8989 and the second version of it?

fatdog - 2008-02-13 06:23

quote:
Originally posted by ghettoboom777:
I live in Tn. also during the winter.
Got enough rain yet??
Thanks again-Ghettoboom777.

Tennessee, eh? Whereabouts?

ghettoboom777 - 2008-02-13 12:58

quote:
Originally posted by Fatdog:
quote:
Originally posted by ghettoboom777:
I live in Tn. also during the winter.
Got enough rain yet??
Thanks again-Ghettoboom777.
Tennessee, eh? Whereabouts?

Hi Fatdog-N.W.area by Reelfoot Lake,Union City area.
It's like seriously cold right now!!
Have a good week-Ghettoboom777.
(

P.S.-It's my birthday today so I need to crank up some music!!)

ghettoboom777 - 2008-02-13 13:32

quote:
Originally posted by ghettoboom777:
quote:
Originally posted by Fatdog:
If the GF-8989 uses the same type of tape transport as the GF-777, it's probably more an issue of cleaning the idler wheels that turn the contact the flywheel. Getting to them shouldn't be that much of a problem if you're patient.

If you're in the U.S. and know the belt sizes, I would suggest either:

http://studiosoundelectronics.com/belts.htm

or

http://www.ued.net

for belt purchases.

Hi FatDog-Thanks!! I'm going to dig into in the 8989 next couple of weeks.
I'm restoring a 777 first.

I live in Tn. also during the winter.
Got enough rain yet??
Thanks again-Ghettoboom777.

Hi retro Addict-The difference in the GF-8989 & the GF-8989II is that the GF-8989II had phono inputs on the back & the normal 8989 did not have the phono inputs on the back.
Also the GF-8787 is only a 2 band where the 8989's are a 4 band.
I think I'm correct on this.
Have a great week-GhettoBoom777.

retro.addict - 2008-02-15 06:39

Hi GhettoBoom777, thanks for the response.

sinister - 2008-02-15 07:57

i have an 8787 and mine does not have rca inputs as well.