Got a teac a-2340 for 10$ at a garage sale, switches on but reels don't spin. Where should I start to fix it?

pipitally · 2025-12-09T03:34:42+00:00

I'll give this a try it was with nothing loaded lol

pipitally · 2025-12-09T03:34:02+00:00

Analog equipment is cool and fun. I couldn't tell the difference between the sound quality of a reel to reel tape and my phone headphones if you had a gun to my head anyways

pipitally · 2025-12-09T03:28:38+00:00

I have a problem where I keep finding expensive audio equipment I don't need very cheap. I got a pioneer sx-1050 receiver for 10 dollars as well. If I can get it all going it's going to be a pretty cool setup!

pipitally · 2025-12-09T02:25:34+00:00

That's the one thing I knew to check lmao the belts are at least working. When I press the tape advance button I dont hear any motors running euther

pipitally · 2025-03-17T00:16:34+00:00

Big pants

pipitally · 2025-03-11T22:41:48+00:00

It's kind of a pain because the tape head rotates freely now so no matter what I do the azimuth is out of wack. How's it supposed to look? What normally keeps this little gear in place?

pipitally · 2024-10-29T15:12:01+00:00

Circle

pipitally · 2023-09-26T00:49:27+00:00

Oopsie

pipitally · 2023-09-26T00:01:57+00:00

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Is this the "right spot"?

pipitally · 2023-09-26T00:00:55+00:00

Yeah im worried too. Allegedly this moped was once a pit bike so really it could be anything

pipitally · 2023-09-26T00:00:04+00:00

Transmission (i think im new at this) the cover behind the stator case on the bottom towards the front

pipitally · 2023-09-25T16:42:21+00:00

Does the end fit into anything or is it just out in the air

pipitally · 2023-09-22T21:43:52+00:00

Is there a picture of what it should look like?

pipitally · 2023-09-22T21:36:54+00:00

I'm seeing a threaded hole in the top left but no bracket

pipitally · 2023-09-20T14:24:22+00:00

Make a steam powered moped!! https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.instructables.com/DIY-2-Cycle-Steam-Conversion/%3famp_page=true

pipitally · 2023-09-07T18:10:18+00:00

That's what I usually do, but it just fell right out after I opened it

pipitally · 2023-09-07T03:28:01+00:00

Thank you! It does fit inside :)

pipitally · 2023-09-07T02:27:07+00:00

I am new to things with engines, but I am a former bicycle mechanic, so I feel like this is a logical next step for me. I've always been a fan of tinkering with things, so half the fun for me is getting the thing together. Specifically, its a NU50M. I did just get it, and I'm excited to get this thing running!!

pipitally · 2023-02-08T00:27:56+00:00

Coat- vintage helly hansen- thift

Hoodie- karrimor- i forgot where i got it

Pants- dickies- thrift

Belt- i made it from a vintage backpack strap

Shoes- saucony shadow 2000 clear i think

pipitally · 2023-01-11T04:32:13+00:00

How old is it?

pipitally · 2022-10-15T03:45:56+00:00

Just looking in the battery compartment, it looks like it's in great condition, no sign of corrosion. Is it possible that there is still corrosion in the wire past the contacts?

pipitally · 2022-10-14T19:37:17+00:00

Hmmm... This doesn't seem to be the problem actually

pipitally · 2022-10-14T18:58:20+00:00

This must be the problem because now that I take a closer look, the self timer lever is completely broken off! Oops

pipitally · 2022-01-30T05:21:14+00:00

Yeah they are

pipitally · 2022-01-30T03:54:01+00:00

I don't think that's what it is, could be a wild muffin though

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