SONY TC-366 Reel To Reel Tapecorder Restoration EP-01

This is a 70s SONY Reel to Reel tapecorder TC-366. I found this at yard sale. It was broken, not moving at all. However all parts were intact and cosmetically in good condition. I've never restored Reel to Reel, so this was my first experience.. I had no clue what to do, or where to look, but I thought it was going to be fun.
The first clue I found was exploded motor run capacitor. But just replacing it did not fix the problem. I dug deeper and found out burn out motor, then worn out loose belts, etc...
For the copy right reason, I separated video in 2 parts. This video is EP-01 and EP-02 is sound test. Enjoy !!
Thanks !!
Teddy

[@quantumleap359]

Excellent video, very well done. You hit all the bases, this is a good tutorial. Thanks for posting, you saved another open reel machine from the landfill!!

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, thank you for the compliment on my restoration video. I enjoyed restoring this vintage R2R. The sound from this SONY was great. Thanks again!

[@lvvry1855]

Teddy: What a talent you have! Beautiful to watch a restoration done so meticulously. Thanks. Wish I had the patience. I still can't get my machine to fit back in the casing. It's stuck with one corner sticking out 1/4".

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, James. Thanks for your compliment on my restoration. In you case, something isn't right, so do not push it down by force, if you do so you may brake some parts. Remove machine from casing and check it from top to bottom, maybe something you did not see before will come up. Hope you will fix your problem. Teddy

[@larrywest1083]

I love to do this kind of stuff! Good Job! David - Texas

[@mraiwa1000]

You're the first person I've come across who still uses an old analog camcorder in modern times. (I do too!) Very nice restoration and video. This helps me in case I ever need to repair a similar model

[@teddyhashee]

+mraiwa1000 Hi, thank you for the comment. Yes I am using old camcorder but still works great !!

[@mraiwa1000]

Teddy Hashee What time of tape are you using? full size vhs? or vhs-c? I use Hi8 tapes for my video production.

[@teddyhashee]

+mraiwa1000 Mine was Hi8, but mostly I used it for watching old vids. On my youtube, I am using sony camcorder with memory stick. This way easy to take data into computer for edit. My camcorder is old and has some noise while I am taking video, but still I am using it until it goes completely broken. Teddy!

[@microspotful]

Hello Teddy I didn't know that this taperecorder was sold in the way that you put it together. A friend of mine bought this machine about 45 years ago and I bought a TC 252, because I had no seperate amplifier and in this it was build in and it had also the speakers. I think it is a quite good machine although there is just one single motor in it. I soon sold it to the sister of a friend of mine. Ten years ago a bought an Akai 202 ss-d, a four channel unit with auto reverse. It works fine, but I bought it just for it's good looking. Most the Japanese electronis, the tapes, the receivers, amplifiers and turntables of the seventies look much much better than those who were build afterwords. The time of real Hifi have gone and most of the people are no more interestet in it. It's a pity! Thank you for your answer and have a good time.

[@teddyhashee]

+Karl Vonlanthen Hi, Karl. Thanks again. I totally agree with you. Some of vintage from seventies are really good. Teddy

[@miles573]

Excellent video my friend. I was just given this exact model today and plan on diving into it this weekend. I will definitely be using your video as a reference guide!

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, Miles. Good luck of your restoration and please enjoy it.

[@adrilhu]

Thanks to Your Great Video I Can Repair My SONY Reel to Reel tapecorder TC- 377

[@ZhentaiVintageStereo]

Teddy, Refer to your video 2:24 - you span the flywheel, then at 2:25, you picked up something underneath, I think on top of the flywheel bearing thrust plate, you did it too fast in your video, and I was not sure what you had picked up and put it into a paper cup. I am restoring a 377, nearly identical to 366. During my restoration, I picked up a large inner diameter fiberglass made washer near the bearing thrust plate, I am not sure if this washer goes on top of the bearing thrust plate, like the one you pick up. If yes, I didn’t see you put it back when you assembled the flywheel. What is the purpose of this washer? How to put this washer back, using just grease to hold it in place? Can you please clarify this? I appreciate your assistance. Great Video! Thanks!

[@Raul-yg5oz]

Brah you make it look easy

[@marcelogalarza6452]

Maestro hola tengo un tc 366, y tengo este problema, las teclas de tape cuando las bajo a las dos no se escucha nada si las bajo de a una si, mucha gracias!!

[@teddyhashee]

Not sure what is the problem is. But most likely you need to clean inside mechanism to remove old dried out grease.

[@nvl6880]

Nicely done.

[@Musicradio77Network]

I have my Ampex 2100 restored and it worked completely, the other day, and then it worked this morning, and went I got home, the motor is dead, but when I checked, it got warmer and the motor doesn't seem to run, and it doesn't move at all. I checked the wires and it goes into the capacitor and didn't do too much at all. But all I need to do is replace it. This is the same issue that they did with the Sony TC-366. I hope I have to look for a replacement sometime in the future.

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, thank you for the comment. I hope you will be able to find the parts that fit for your R2R. Teddy

[@lolo20645]

bonjour tu utilise quoi comme graisse pour les axes

[@lvvry1855]

Teddy: I've tackled minor repair on my TC-630, thanks to your inspiration. Managed to clean up a few things, fix a couple of stiff controls. Can you tell me why it seems to play at the same speed no matter where the control is? I've checked mechanical, seems okay. The lever moves up and down according to the speed, but the reels don't seem to change speed on record OR playback. Thanks.

[@teddyhashee]

When the lever is pushed or pulled to different speed, the drive belt is also move to the next size pulley? Usually speed pulley has 2 size next to each other, and when the lever is pulled or pushed, it will move the drive belt to different size of pulley, it is like the gear change of the bicycle chain move. If the drive belt is on the different size of the pulley and still speed is same, that means you many need to replace motor capacitor, maybe it is getting weak and can not rotate the pulley when it comes to fast speed. That's my guess. Hope you can find your solution.

[@punkrockpub]

FANTASTIC TUTORIAL!!! I bought a SONY TC-630 D from a thrift store that needs some repair. Where did you purchase your spare parts from please?

[@teddyhashee]

I buy most of the parts on ebay, sometimes on Amazon.

[@borealstudios]

Heyyy! I have a sony TC366, but the motor is burnt too... I can't find one to buy here in my country. I would like to know if I can use a motor from another brand, like Akai?

[@jackturtle131]

Hi Teddy Jack here from Aus Wow mate you done a pretty good job there restoring that machine I've got one like that only an later model the TC 378 with the full stainless front what I've got in 1976 in Europe The only problem with mine is the belts I think and a lot of dirt I stop using it many years ago when the CD's came out Lucky I still have all my tapes so tomorrow I'm going to give it a shot to start cleaning the inside and see what belts I need Don't think they are the same as the TC 366 If I get stuck can I please contact you to help me out? Cheers Jack

[@teddyhashee]

+jack turtle Hi, I checked TC-378 with google, and found out that inside of the TC-378 is really similar with TC-366. It uses 2 belts. Here is a ebay listing for the belt. www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-TC-378-R2R-Belt-Kit-pdf-Service-Manual-on-CD-/171117111901 and many pictures of TC-378 here. www.google.com/search?q=sony+tc-378&espv=2&biw=1440&bih=815&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiq_czg89HKAhWJHT4KHTnhCUoQ_AUIBigB#imgrc=4N6zWB5geeA1BM%3A Enjoy your restoring project, and contact me anytime if you need. Teddy!

[@sebabaciu1224]

Hi. Is any reason why you go with a 1.5 uF 450V capacitor since the old one was 1.5uF 250V AC? that is far less; did you check the motor prior to switch the capacitor with the CBB61 at 450V, not sure if that burn the motor. I notice that you replaced at end both the motor and capacitor with similar to the original one, that is a 1.5 uF -5+10%, 250 WV AC...

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, seba. Thanks for asking. In my video, I researched how to replace a motor run capacitor in Sony R2R, the title of the youtube video was "How To Replace a Motor Run Capacitor in a Vintage Sony Reel To Reel Tape Recorder", but I could not find it anymore in the youtube. Anyway, he showed me in the video which parts we should use, and he said about voltage, it is ok to use higher voltage than 250V. So I purchase same type of motor run capacitor he did. He was a professional repair man for especially R2R.

[@makjac46]

Teddy, where do you get the time to do such marvellous work? Brilliant magic and successful again.

[@teddyhashee]

I never sleep. Thank you for your compliment.

[@AB-hx9hs]

Have a question for you. I also have a Sony TC-355 which seems to be running very fast when it is in Play. Why do you think the cause of that ? I have not opened it up yet. Thank you.

[@teddyhashee]

If I were you, I will replace motor run capacitor to new one. You can buy them on ebay or amazon. amzn.to/2er5QJp CBB61 1.5uF AC 450V Rectangle Non Polar Motor Run Capacitor When it goes bad, usually the speed will be slow, but I do not know why your R2R play back is fast. Even the motor run capacitor is not the reason, you want to change it anyway to new one since it is very old and not good condition.

[@songfuzz]

I'm doing a restoration job on a TC366 which has developed a motor fault, namely the start/run capacitor. Looking at your model I've noticed that there's only a 1.5mF cap connected and not a twin cap that's in mine (has a further 0.5mF ) Any ideas as to a replacement part or mod? Gr8 vid BTW

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, I had another Sony R2R and it also had a problem with motor run capacitor. I replaced it with "CBB61 1.5uF AC 450V Rectangle Non Polar Motor Run Capacitor" and worked like a charm. I am not sure why your TC366 has 2 of them, but I think you can replace it with one capacitor. It can be ordered from ebay/amazon, here is a amazon link. amzn.to/2aPqbn1 I bought from china and usa, if you buy from china, it will be around $1, but shipping time will be more than 2 weeks. On the other hand, if you buy from USA, it will cost you $4 to $7, but you can get it with in a couple of days. Hope you can fix your problem.

[@songfuzz]

Many thanks for the quick response ...very helpful. Done and done ...I hope!

[@teddyhashee]

You are welcome!

[@sammusicroom083]

did the new motor run capacitor work after you replace the motor ?

[@teddyhashee]

Yes, it worked like a charm!

[@luisideias2011]

Hello TEDDY is not easy on ebay you know another site that can search the front part with the heads of the recorder?

[@teddyhashee]

I already gave all info I have.

[@barrilove5615]

I have a Sony TR-366 brand new still in box never used. Anyone interested in buying it. Not sure how to use it or do things with it!!! Make an offer I guess. Or I'll just keep it till they no longer exists and it will truly be a antique!

[@rogermeli2145]

I am about to restore a TC-377. What sort of grease did you use when you cleaned it?

[@rogermeli2145]

+Roger Meli and oil?

[@teddyhashee]

+Roger Meli Hi, I am using white lithium grease (from Lubrimatic) mostly, and sometime wheel bearing grease(blue color) for bearing parts. And I also use Singer sewing machine oil too.

[@rogermeli2145]

+Teddy Hashee Thanks Teddy. I will give it a try.

[@teddyhashee]

+Roger Meli Good luck!!

[@danaddis4497]

I have a TC-355D unit. Is the belt setup the same as this unit?

[@teddyhashee]

Be a member of hifiengine and download manual www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sony/tc-355.shtml it is free service. teddy

[@luisideias2011]

friend has already purchased one that is compatible with sony whose + reference is the following: 16uf-5% 400v ~ 10000 clb, 450v ~ 3000 / clc, 500v ~ 120/20%. only that this model has four tabs and the sony only has three, I ask how it connects ????? Sorry for the inconvenience but I am lay on this subject.

[@teddyhashee]

goo.gl/bJdUTL they have only 2 wires and you see the original capacitor, 2 of them are connected together makes 3 wires to 2.

[@jamesh2492]

Someone gave me this model and I opened it up, cleaned most everything. New belts, etc. trying to get the FF to not apply “brake” to the left reel. Any help would be appreciated. Thx u. About 36 hours invested at this point and don’t want to throw in the towel just yet.

[@danys133]

hello, I live in Argentina, now buy a sony as the one shown here, my question is this, in my country mains power is 220 volts 50 hz, looking at the engine that you change in the video, says 100 volts 50/60 hz, that means that in my country the engine speed will remain correct? thank you very much.

[@teddyhashee]

+Dany Calixto I think you are going to have to check power supply input level. It can be change between 120v or 220v. The voltage should be step down to the motor safety level by power supply and step down module. Also you can check the voltage from the wire that will be connected to the motor. But please check more detail with professional. Teddy

[@danys133]

Teddy Hashee HELLO THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWER , THE POWER SUPPLY IS CONTROLLED WITH A TRANSFORMER THAT REDUCES 220V A 110V, MY PROBLEM IS KNOW IF THE LOWERING CYCLES 60A 50HZ , motor runs SLOWER BUT THE MOTOR DICE 100 V 50 / 60 HZ , TO EXACTLY LIKE YOU CHANGE YOUR RECORDER AND VIDEO SHOWS IN , BY THE WAY , AND VERY VERY GOOD VIDEO EXPLAINING TO RESTORE POWER TO MINE . THANKS FOR ANY HELP DELIVER ME PUDA . GREETINGS FROM BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA

[@teddyhashee]

+Dany Calixto Hi, the motor speed thing, I am not sure how to fix, but I believe try and error will help you a lot! Good luck on your DIY project. Teddy

[@vpsofiowa]

Great video. I'm trying to restore a Sony TC377 but when I put the head assembly back in and turn the knob to play, it won't stay in play. Any suggestions. Also, do you hire out to do restorations?

[@teddyhashee]

You want to clean completely the reverse side of the knob. Watch from 2:49 in my video. That's parts need to be free completely in order to play knob stay. Hope this info help you to fix your R2R problem.

[@bones007able]

Motor Capacitor ... typical on all sony R2R....

[@teddyhashee]

I agree with you. And it will be a one big problem after many years of use.

[@edwinjoseseda5798]

I need to find a place where my reel to reel can be repair.

[@teddyhashee]

google it, then you can find R2R repair / restore shops.

[@luisideias2011]

How to Fix the Function Selector

[@teddyhashee]

I do not understand what is the problem.

[@luisideias2011]

Hello friend, this black tab is banning and does not let rr.play etc fix

[@luisideias2011]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXmncp6AfNejbLc

[@teddyhashee]

Study this manual it is called shut-off mechanism and probably you need to adjust it www.manualslib.com/manual/892484/Sony-Tc-366.html?page=14#manual

[@luisideias2011]

Tanks my friend

[@mohandissanayake1951]

Thank you for sharing this amazing video on the restoration of this Sony R2R. I have a Sony TC-399 and Its speed is getting slow after about 10 minutes of playing back. I was afraid to open the deck ,but now after watching your video I decided to open it and see what is the reason for slow speed. Could you advice me what would be the probable reasons for getting the speed reduce?. Im from Sri Lanka (Asia) and there is no any proper service center to get it repaired.

[@teddyhashee]

Deep cleaning of the mechanism and replacement of the motor capacitor. Hope you will be able to revive your R2R. Thank you for the comment.

[@mohandissanayake1951]

Thank you Mr Teddy. I Will open the unit and check the motor capacitor. Deep cleaning of the mechanism as you said might be too much complicated to do by myself I guess. Thanks anyway for your valuable advice.

[@abc-ni9uw]

Great video. Even looks like the video was made in 1989

[@teddyhashee]

Thank you for your compliment!

[@simonstevens753]

Record a tone say 400hz and play back and measure with a freq meter.your know if it's right speed

[@gg-zg5tb]

Hi there, I have exactly same capacitor which is leaked like yours , what would be replacement for it? Thanks

[@carlrudd1858]

You had no clue what to do? Who are you kidding.

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, thank you for the comment. I had no idea when I started to restore R2R, I researched online and found many great information that helped me a lot. But mostly my restoration is always using my instinct and observation. Thanks again.

[@carlrudd1858]

Sure....it's obvious you're a methodical person with a clear head. You approach cleaning almost exactly like I do. Good job. Enjoy the machine...you're fortunate that it didn't have some really weird electronic issue.

[@teddyhashee]

As you said, I was lucky that I did not have any unknown electric problem with this R2R. Thanks again.

[@Mikedude8462]

Hi, what are you using to clean the components and what is the grease you are using? Thanks!

[@dewisonlage]

Olá senhor Vettore boa noite o senhor po mim ajudar? Tenho Sony Hp 319 eu vi o senhor fazendo uma reforma em um ! Eu fui trocar a correia do toca fita e ao fazer está troca um cabo amarelo soltou e eu não sei onde soldar ele pode me ajudar?

[@c.brionkidder9232]

こっちもSonyTC-600を修理しようとしたけどムリ！な～んて複雑すぎなメッカ。サッパリわからなかった。Give upしちゃった。

[@Heyitswhitlavonne]

Hi Teddy, great job! I have a tc-355, do you know where I can get a new fuse for it?

[@teddyhashee]

All parts I got were from ebay.

[@Naitoraven951]

Nice restauration! simple but genuine! and sony stuff is still amazing after long time!

[@teddyhashee]

+Naitoraven951 Thanks for the compliment. I agree with you, after such a long time, it still has great sound and I was amazed when I heard the sound from it. Teddy

[@carlrudd1858]

Yes, nice RESTAURATION... what's on the menu? Breakfast?

[@SDsailor7]

Great job on the restoration!I am working on a TC-230 and found out that the motor is sluggish and needs lubrication I was looking at your video to see where to apply the oil but your motor was burned out.I will have to remove the motor to open it up and clean it and then lube it. Hope your reel to reel is still going strong.Cheers

[@JH-si9oe]

You put the machine upside down in its case.

[@JP-iz9sq]

Very helpful..what do you charge??

[@candymintz]

good job

[@John-vo1cc]

Great video! I bought one for €10,00 with one week warranty. Speed selector needed some WD40 and the counter belt had to be replaced. Works ok now for some years.

[@teddyhashee]

John, thank you for the comment. Enjoy your music with vintage R2R!

[@nichtimmer9134]

@@teddyhashee hey taddy! Please help :'( ...i got a museumspeace! Looks like new! BUT ...the speed run not constant, what can that be? Pinch roller works fine, may the motor cap? Its a "old" maschine so i think but you know what you do, please help me! I love it! Normal i use studio recorder but was fall in love with this lidle Beauty abd want sale That nice sound and looking one. Many thanks, i hope you can help me and may wride a list what that can be that it after short time lost tempo and run slow! Thanks!

[@obsoletevideo6048]

We have alot in Common @

[@teddyhashee]

Good to know! Thank you for your comments.

[@rhp332]

Super

[@djyna1]

Super!

[@austinalexandre716]

my front panel won’t come off as easily as yours is this normal, i have the machine configured vertically

[@luisideias2011]

Alo friend already tried to make the purchase of the condenser on ebay, but do not send to Portugal thank you very much

[@fadhlematrook1248]

goood

[@bones007able]

The grease is notorious for turning to glue, my 366 has a record problem, quit recording on one channel, probably a capacitor failed since it happened like overnight...I would not have re-used the original cap on the replacement motor, they are junk and it will fail and take out the new motor, probably what caused your old one to burn out, the replacement you got is more reliable.

[@teddyhashee]

Thank you for your comment and compliment. I hope you will be able to fix your R2R. Teddy

[@luisideias2011]

Can you put a link of ebay item here, so I can look it. Alo friend on ebay do not send to Portugal already tried to make the purchase of the condenser but do not leave.

[@ALEX00XX]

+

[@RichardW-III]

Hi - thank you for this video, I have a TC-377 coming to me via ebay. While the listing says "all functions working" I take that with a grain of salt for equipment so old but it does look very clean (which is a good starting point). I also have a little Sony TC-255 and its a pain to work on the back side and to take bits off but the TC-366 (the 377 is similar) seems to be a breeze to work on from the front, back and to disassemble!

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, Richard. Hope you will have a great time to restore vintage R2R TC-377. My honest opinion after restoration of TC-366 and similar one, first you want to clean the moving mechanism and give them a new lubrication. Second check the drive belts and if the belts is getting weak because of its age, you want to replace them. And finally you want to check the motor capacitor condition. If the motor speed isn't right, probably you need to change the motor capacitor. There are tons of information how to replace it on the internet! goo.gl/Sg6Wm2

[@larryshaver3568]

is a tc 366 very similar to a tc 355 ?that's what i have

[@ВиталийАксёнов-ю7г]

thanks a lot you inspired me to repair mine sony

[@mvtroiano]

My Sony TC 377 is just like that and may just come back to life soon :)

[@teddyhashee]

Great!! Enjoy your restoration.

[@pamelagregson6449]

Does recording part of tape recorder still work

[@YZFRVintageAudio]

Excellent restoration, you going far to save a reel to reel tape recorder, i like it, i'm also a reel to reel tape recorder lover.

[@teddyhashee]

Thank you for your compliment on my restoration video. The sound of the R2R is really good and I like it too.

[@martindee5625]

Hello Teddy. I have the same tapecorder. I used to play and record using the 7.5 speed and it used to work great, when suddenly it begins to slow in speed. Now I can't use the 7.5 speed but instead I switched and uses the 3.75 speed in which it works well. Is there a way to fix the 7.5 speed since most of my tapes are in that speed? Also, the player is having difficulty when I put in fast forward and reverse. Can you give advice? Thanks and by the way, I really like this video of yours. -Martin

[@graay]

Sounds like the Motor Capacitor he covers the replacement of that in the video.

[@jamesmauldin1457]

I am looking for a run motor capacitor, 1.5 UF and 0.5 UF for a TC-366 recorder.. This is a dual capacitor evidently. There is only one capacitor, but has 5 wires going to it, with three posts on the capacitor. Do you know where I could locate one? James Mauldin

[@teddyhashee]

best chance is ebay.

[@johnwoloss1085]

Great video Teddy; I'm working on a Sony TC-355 and have a problem. The R2R is runs well and plays well however in order to get it to play I have to manually push the screw (middle section) of the felt pad flaps to press the tape to the record/play heads. When I stop the play function the felt pad flaps retract away from the heads like they are supposed to but when I engage the play function they stay down and don't come back up to come in contact with the tape and heads. Does this sound like a clean and lube operation should be done or could this be more serious? Your comment would be most appreciated.

[@teddyhashee]

Probably you need to remove old dried out grease and put new one. All mechanical movements need to be completely free and smooth.

[@luisideias2011]

MOTOR CAPACITOR for Sony TC 366, TC-377, TC-266, TC-399 Reel

[@luisideias2011]

Friend Teddy here I am again the problem that exists is the front panel where the button is olay etc, happened that I dismounted because it has a tab that does not stay fixed, and that is the problem, also has a tuning screw but I have already tried various positions and nothing that will happen? Thank you and you desulpa once again to bother you. Big hug

[@teddyhashee]

You are getting closer to fix it well. Do not give up. Take a time.

[@700gsteak]

What is that thing at 1:05? Looks like a glob of glue but I can't see a reason why it would be there unless the techies hand slipped? Edit: Nevermind I see it now, its the capacitor fluid. It's good it was there so you could easily troubleshoot the problem.

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, thank you for the comment. And yes it was, capacitor fluid.

[@luisideias2011]

Friend excuse to bother but I have already disassembled I reassembled and I get the recorder to play play backwards and forwards but not fixed in the play ...

[@teddyhashee]

You need to find why the play does not work properly. Take a time friend. The restoration sometimes needs more time to complete it. One of my restoration took 3 years to complete. Only you can find the reason why it is not working. Remove it and check again as many times as you need to. I do hundreds of times to remove and check inside out. You should do it until you find the reason what made play mode not working.

[@luisideias2011]

Friend Freddy has already dismantled the panel where play is made etc. the reels go well back and forth but in the play continues without fixing what will be more? '' Thank you for your patience but help me thanks

[@teddyhashee]

Do not give up. Take a time. Only you will be able to locate the problem parts. It will take a time for you but if you do not give up, eventually you will win. Stay out from it for a while, take a vacation, forget it. Then you may get some inspiration from nowhere how to fix it. The restoration work is like that.

[@luisideias2011]

Friend in Portugal there are no accessories for the Sony tc 377 the desmaganetizador had to have to come from the USA and I need the engine because he is already 48 years old kk

[@teddyhashee]

De-magnetizer, check the amazon in your country. The motor, you need to find it even it is from overseas.

[@luisideias2011]

Dear friend, I needed this comverter but on ebay they do not send to Portugal, it will be possible to send me the bill I pay here when I arrive, thank you very much

[@teddyhashee]

Which item are you talking about. Can you put a link of ebay item here, so I can look it.

[@flacomtl95]

HEY!!! EXCELENT VIDEO!!!.. I TRY TO FIND THE RUN CAPACITOR FOR A TC 540 1.5+.5 uF ,,WERE DO YOU BUY YOUR CAPACITOR?

[@teddyhashee]

ebay!

[@roberttroxell4006]

I had this model back in the mid-70’s. The big function selector knob on the right became hard to use and make work. There was a metal linkage that bent and I would bend it straight again to get it to work. I used to do some routine maintenance on it but I never took the mechanism apart like that. I might have been able to keep if working if I had. Good video. Brings back memories.

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, Robert. Thank you for sharing your memory.

[@luisideias2011]

FRIEND I WILL DISCOVER IT FOR A TIME AND THERE PROYNUMNO I COME BACK AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INDICATIONS AND HELP ME TO HAVE IT. THANK YOU

[@teddyhashee]

you are welcome.

[@luisideias2011]

my capacitor does not give power to the engine in the play the voices come out of drag, can I put a capacitor with more power ?? ' Thank you

[@teddyhashee]

I can not answer your question since too much uncertainty. Sorry.

[@aspirina9804]

Super!!!!!!! Great job!!

[@JacGoudsmit]

This brings back memories! I bought one of these at a flea market around 1985 or so, and it worked great until I had to get rid of it because I emigrated in 2000. The sound quality is amazing; I have many radio recordings at 19cm/s (7.5ips) and when I play those at half speed, I can clearly hear the 19kHz FM stereo pilot tone. I took it apart many times but never as thoroughly as you. Back then it only needed a drop of oil in the capstan and cleaning the heads every once in a while. My TC-366 was in the case 180 degrees opposite of yours (I liked to use it upright) but I found out quickly it's designed to go in both ways. Thanks for posting!

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, Jac. Thank you for your compliment on my video. I agree that R2R has a great sound. When I started restoring this one, I had no idea what to do, however, there were many information on the web and it helped me to understand what to do. The restoration went well and listening music from what I just restored was priceless.

[@michaelgovan5021]

Can any run motor capacitor work for the tc 377 or do you have to with matching numbers

[@teddyhashee]

Check the video from here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2PWaoaGep2Xn6sm23s Original was 1.5uF +10 -5% 250 VAC and I used 1.5uG +5 -5% but 450 VAC So VAC does not have to meet and greater than original is OK. Of if you find exactly same matching number, that will be good. goo.gl/5y7pM3

[@jackturtle131]

Hi Teddy I received the belts yesterday from the US wont be able to start until the end of next week ( Going away for a few days ) Cheers Jack

[@teddyhashee]

+jack turtle Hi, Jack. Have a nice vacation !! Teddy

[@sibia5]

Perfect!

[@johnchristenson5490]

This video is fantastic - thanks for sharing!! I just bought a TC-366 player and might need a new motor and capacitor. Anyone have suggestions as to where I could purchase these items?

[@teddyhashee]

Both from ebay.

[@Georges-MILLION]

Comment savez vous qu'il faut démagnétiser les t^tes de lecture ? Merci de votre future réponse . How do you know that you have to demagnetize the reading heads? Thank you for your future answer.

[@teddyhashee]

Usually manual of the vintage electronics said how often we should do the demagnetization. Many said after using the player 8 to 12 hours, it recommends to do the demagnetization work.

[@DJMMIX11]

Hello, could you tell me, how to have the foam that you change on the pieces, that you cut and well you glued. Thank you for your answer (and where to buy it) Bonjour, pourriez vous me dire ,comment avoir la mousse que vous changer sur les pièces, que vous découpé et puits vous collé. Merci de votre réponse (et ou l'acheter)

[@teddyhashee]

I used orange color multipurpose shammy cleaning cloth. You can find it on ebay, amazon, or dollar shop.

[@luisideias2011]

Ok Teddy thank you for all the help you are already finning my sony TC 377 THANK YOU GREAT HUG

[@teddyhashee]

Good luck.

[@lvvry1855]

Would have been great if you could describe what the parts where, what they do, what you're doing with which products (cleaners, lubricators, whatever). This novice is just lost.

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, James. Thanks for the comment. I was completely novice when I started to clean this Sony R2R. There were 2 most important works I needed to do with this one. First, I needed to find out why the motor was not working. Second, all the dried-up grease were removed from the moving parts. About motor, I was able to locate video that had same issue and showed me how to replace motor-capacitor. I ordered parts from China which was around $2 including shipping. Removing dried-up grease, I just started top left corner removing all parts one by one and cleaned it. Always taking picture before I removing the parts helped me a lot. Teddy

[@anmolmaheshwari9853]

By CT Om

[@superteam272]

You have become very skilled. in the hope that your achievements will be continuous

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, Super Team. Thank you again for your uplifting words!

[@luisideias2011]

tanks which is the best product for sony tc 377 cleaning

[@teddyhashee]

for cleaning, any rubbing alcohol you can get $1 store. For lubricating, 100% synthetic oil like this. amzn.to/2MkTP73

[@malcolmpalm]

Hi @Teddy Hashee , and thank you so much for this great video! Q.) at 3:40 how did you get that little crescent locking washer (E3) off of the shaft to be able to take the Idler wheel (take-up) off the clean and grease it? I've tried needle nose pliers, jeweler's screwdrivers, all with no luck. Thanks!

[@teddyhashee]

Usually I use flat head screw driver to remove c-clip or e-clip. It wasn't difficult, but be careful that clip will jump out and goes missing.

[@malcolmpalm]

@@teddyhashee OK, great. Thanks so much for the reply. I may need to spray it with Deoxit to loosen the hardened grease perhaps. Wish me luck. ;)

[@teddyhashee]

Go Go Malcolm!!

[@lesl5955]

I'm restoring a sony tc 377 your video is a big help

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, Les. Thanks for the compliment on my video. I hope your DIY restoration project goes well. Teddy

[@lvvry1855]

What about the back side? Capacitors, motor, etc.

[@teddyhashee]

I did not replace them, I think except motor run capacitors other ones were OK.

[@janlarsen2686]

Very nice vidio and helpfull! I also have the TC 366 and now it give some troble. Maybe you can give me a tip about what course the troble. The left canal is suddenly much to high and the goes in the red area sometimes?

[@teddyhashee]

The tape you are playing with TC-366 was recorded by your TC-366? or recorded by other reel to reel player?

[@janlarsen2686]

Teddy Hashee Yes the tape is recorded at the tc 366. It has been on my roof for many years until this summer. It played very well the first 2-4 months but then the left canal began playing too loud, like its been recorded too loud!, but it isn't

[@teddyhashee]

So I recommend you to do follows first, then see what will happen. 1) Clean record and play head with rubbing alcohol 2) Demagnetization play / record head and metal parts around it 3) Clean record level pods left and right both sides with contact cleaner 4) Check amplifier's left and right volume control condition

[@luisideias2011]

tanks

[@luisideias2011]

Ok my friend

[@martinhoog4779]

I have a studer A67 but im to scared to open it and fix it :(

[@teddyhashee]

Take a time, step by step removing parts and see the inside. You will amaze how they built such a great machine. You can learn many things from just observing them.

[@MinamiSen]

Thanks for the nice video. What kind of grease or lubrication you use here?

[@teddyhashee]

I use white lithium grease like this one. amzn.to/2tqMoUh However, I recommend you to use 100% synthetic oil amzn.to/2tW1n9y

[@luisideias2011]

Friend I found compatible ... 16 uf + 5% h and 400v-10000h 450 v ~ 3000 500v ~ 120

[@teddyhashee]

Shoe me the link of ebay or amazon. You need to find item on the ebay or amazon and put the link in here. I can not do anything without it.

[@teddyhashee]

I believe seller from China will ship item all over the word. I can help you to find the seller who will ship item to you, so find the item, put the link on this comment section or send me a email about it.

[@Utouchit2]

nice job and well done except one thing. you put it in upside down. you should be able to but it on end and the big end should be at the bottom

[@teddyhashee]

Thanks for the comment. As you said, this setup is upside down. It was originally like that, and I checked the service manual as well as the history of this 300 series and found out that actually Sony made upside down set up by purpose. reel2reeltexas.com/vinAd72SonyTC377.jpg This picture is from Sony and TC-377 / 300 series, and setup is like upside down. I tried to set my TC-366 to the original stand up position, but seemed like it was difficult because the wooden body's holes for the screws were not aligned with stand up position. So I left it as upside down style. But still in good sound they make. Thanks!!

[@AB-hx9hs]

I have the same deck & the manual which says it can actually be used either way...depending if you want to use it horizontally or vertically. Manual says you can switch the wooden case around depending on your use. Just got mine & haven't gotten around to take it apart yet, it looks like the motor is not spinning. What is the easiest way to remove the instant stop lever (so the face plate can be removed) ? I understand it is removed clockwise. Preferably without scratching it. Thanks.

[@luisideias2011]

In Portugal there is the engine for sony tc

[@teddyhashee]

Hi, Luis. Thank you for the comment.

[@luisideias2011]

How to tune the heads of the sony tc377?

[@teddyhashee]

For me, I clean them with rubbing alcohol, then de-magnetize it. I prefer not to touch position adjustment screws such as azimuth, height, etc since I do not have electronic device to check the correct position. If the sealing on the screws are still there, most likely the position is still in good.