How to repair fix Akai GX 75 tape transport / quartz lock this GX75???

In this video i have successfully repaired Akai GX-75 tapedeck tapetransport. It is very nice deck with glass ferrite (GX) heads equipped. This device have not had service in like 20 years.
This device have had bad idler tire, oil dried up, fused supply pinch roller arm and much more...
#do you want to see how to quartz lock this device direct direct motor?
#thanks
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Cheers
Background music: Calm Music (No Copyright) "Dawn" by Sappheiros
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[@ZaxPozega]

Quartz lock procedure would be very interesting to see.

[@stefanodelia6949]

i m agree

[@PMCRetroGamer]

Quartz locked would be amazing to see. 💯👍

[@stivkrunic8612]

these devise no need to be quartz lock - it;s already too good even better than many real to real machines 🙂 You are doing excellent Job * Bravoo

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. Cheers

[@peterw1213]

Yes to quartz lock.😊 I have a GX-95 MK1. I've only seen some tape deck forums someone did it. Thanks for your detailed maintenance video. Very useful for me in my next servicing.

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Thank you for very nice comment! I really appreciate it! Cheers! 🙂

[@salermo42]

1+ for the quartz modification ;)

[@jksvana]

You should do a step by step video on how to adjust the internal pots for the bias and level knobs

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Thanks for the recommendation. There are some videos already about that alignment process, but if it would be interesting, then i can release that video also. :) Cheers

[@adipet2597]

Thank you for the clear explanations. I’d like to see the quart lock modification.

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Coming soon! Cheers

[@runepedersenDK]

Thanks for the video. I have to renovate two GX-52's soon, so some inspiration is a good thing! GX-52 is direct drive single capstan, and dual gab single head, otherwise I think that the tape transports are somewhat similar.

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Thanks for nice comment! ☺️Cheers

[@richardmayr6]

Hello, can you please tell me which oil and grease you used to renovate the Akai drive, thank you very much.

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Hello, oil i am using high quality one that uses for mechanical watches repair (heavy duty and long lasting one), grease i use mixed - teflon grease or lithium grease. Cheers!

[@richardmayr6]

Thank you, just one more question, how can I get a setting gauge like the one in your video? I really like your calmness and professionalism.

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

@@richardmayr6 these gauges are available in ebay and i think i have seen in ali also. Just search something like "Cassette Head Alignment Gauge" Thanks mate! Cheers

[@neringuliaaa]

👍

[@cipry27]

Hello, could you please tell me where you bought the idler and pich rollers?I bought from ebay a kit,and idler is slipping more than old one.Thank you

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Hi, i am buying idlers from fixyouraudio or revoxde ebay. Now i have tried one supplier from poland, hes also selling in ebay - those are ok too. Pinch rollers i buy from fixyouraudio or ali sometimes. When you installed new idler have you cleaned good tape spindles surface where goes idler in contact? - thats the most common thing most forget. If you bought idler that are transparent then just put it straight to recycle bin. Cheers

[@hrodgers64]

Just sent you an email about my Akai GX-95 as I would like to utilize your repair services.

[@LT.tapeheads.service]

Thanks! I will reply as soon as possible. Cheers!

[@dickdastardly4801]

Yes to the quatz mod!