8 Track
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8 Track
I discovered that my truck has a 8 track in it So i went and bought one and popped it in. I could hear it humming and the fast forward worked but there wasnt any sound no pops or hissing or anything.
does anyone know how to fix these. Is there someone i could take it to or could i fix it myself?
The radio part does work
does anyone know how to fix these. Is there someone i could take it to or could i fix it myself?
The radio part does work
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Take it apart yourself and use some alcohol on the capstan and a can of compressed air to clean the chassis.
Recheck it hooked to power.
If it still doesn't work..... any electronics repair shop can fix it.
What make and Model of 8-Track is it ?
Recheck it hooked to power.
If it still doesn't work..... any electronics repair shop can fix it.
What make and Model of 8-Track is it ?
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Capstan is the thing that grabs the tape.
Little wheel.
I can take a pic of the inside of one (Muntz)
Usually the problem is they are dirty inside.
do you see it in the Sanyo section of this page?
http://members.***.net/surround/quaddisc/quadq8cd.htm
Little wheel.
I can take a pic of the inside of one (Muntz)
Usually the problem is they are dirty inside.
do you see it in the Sanyo section of this page?
http://members.***.net/surround/quaddisc/quadq8cd.htm
Last edited by Mil1ion; Sep 6, 2007 at 08:09 PM.
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I got it out opened it up. My dad showed me what everything was (he used to work on these things). THe rubber band is broken. and the capstan is dirty but those are the only things that seem to be wrong with it.
im going to need help putting it back in the truck. some washers and plates fell out and i didnt see where they came from.
on the top it says "Model No. FT872"
im going to need help putting it back in the truck. some washers and plates fell out and i didnt see where they came from.
on the top it says "Model No. FT872"
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well old TV repair places may have a few laying around.
You can check the post office as they use industrial strength elastic bands
It's called a drive belt
You can check the post office as they use industrial strength elastic bands
It's called a drive belt
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I was going to go with a Ford factory AM/FM in my truck, but I think I'd like to find a ford 8-track, am/fm player for it. there is one on ebay now, but out of my price range (only cuz im broke) but them i also found stereo cassette tape to 8track adapters, and if i just get a cassette tape adapter, i can probably hook up my mp3 player to the old 8-track. so it shouldn't be a hindrance, just a neat little bit of history. and i can find some cool old 8-track albums. I think it would be neat.
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I thought I was the only one with an 8 track left in his truck. Now I regret throwing all the tapes away. The cassette adapter I had for it got stolen at work shortly after I bought it. I think it is time to look for something decent to replace it.
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I have an original FORD quadraphonic sound ...dealership 8-Tape tape for demonstrating the sound for Ford sound systems.
Be careful people because most of those 8-tracks that end up on E-Pray are actually for CARS... not trucks.
Be careful people because most of those 8-tracks that end up on E-Pray are actually for CARS... not trucks.
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Originally Posted by Mil1ion
I have an original FORD quadraphonic sound ...dealership 8-Tape tape for demonstrating the sound for Ford sound systems.
Be careful people because most of those 8-tracks that end up on E-Pray are actually for CARS... not trucks.
Be careful people because most of those 8-tracks that end up on E-Pray are actually for CARS... not trucks.
But I do know what you mean about things being miss labeled.
