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Jun 8, 2010 | 09:32 PM

CCrane65

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8 Track Playback Speed

Posting for a neighbor with a recently acquired '78 with factory 8 track player.

How do you adjust the playback speed? His plays too fast to the point you can't recognize the singer.

Thanks in advance.

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Jun 8, 2010 | 09:35 PM

terry82

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i would change the tape first to see if its the deck or the tape .

Jun 8, 2010 | 09:53 PM

CCrane65

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Originally Posted by terry82

i would change the tape first to see if its the deck or the tape .

It does it with all of the tapes.

Jun 8, 2010 | 10:29 PM

Hammerhead Fred

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Look inside and check for tape wrapped around the capstan.
This makes the capstan diameter larger which pulls the tape faster.

Jun 8, 2010 | 10:45 PM

CCrane65

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Thanks Fred, I'll pass that tip along.

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Jun 9, 2010 | 10:10 AM

Easy Mike

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Check the owner's manual. He might be able to slow it down with the unit in the dash.

Jun 9, 2010 | 11:04 AM

CCrane65

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Thanks Mike, I'll ask him if it came with an owner's manual and if so suggest he check it.

Jun 9, 2010 | 05:27 PM

TERRY CLARK

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............Check the FF !

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Jun 11, 2010 | 07:07 AM

Carl79

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Hammerhead Fred ...Is right on target, check the capstan. There is a small screw on some models (not on all)that allow for speed compensation but that seldom is the problem.

Jun 11, 2010 | 07:52 AM

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Binnie77

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Hope this helps.

Jun 11, 2010 | 08:11 PM

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77C34SPD

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I had the same problem with my 77. I used the above diagram from Binnie. Mine had to be adjusted with a small allen wrench to the left of the large drive wheel. Look closely for the adjustment screw,hard to see.You will probably have to remove the 8 track to adjust

Jun 11, 2010 | 10:33 PM

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CCrane65

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Looks like we are going to make use of the diagram and info about the motor speed adjustment. No tape found wrapped around the capstan.

Thanks guys.

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