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June 15, 2020, 03:33 PM #1Junior Member
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Dokorder 8140 4-channel Reel-toReel
I just got this reel to reel from a buddy who was the original owner who had bought it new in 1977!! However, here’s my dilemma, EVERYTHING works perfectly except for the Playback which simply doesn’t!! When pressing the play button, the reels just sit there! I’m wondering if any of you may have any suggestions that I can try DIY?
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June 15, 2020, 04:28 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Dokorder 8140 4-channel Reel-toReel
Are you sure you have the tape spooled properly?
Originally Posted by Steve Morvant
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June 15, 2020, 08:17 PM #3Junior Member
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Re: Dokorder 8140 4-channel Reel-toReel
MEP, yep, it’s going in the right direction, but thanks!
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June 16, 2020, 09:07 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: Dokorder 8140 4-channel Reel-toReel
I don't mean going in the right direction. There is a tape path that must be followed when you spool up a tape. If you don't thread the tape correctly through the tape path, nothing happens when you hit play. Originally Posted by Steve Morvant
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June 16, 2020, 11:34 AM #5Junior Member
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Re: Dokorder 8140 4-channel Reel-toReel
mep, my bad! I just checked the spooling and had to change one point but it is still not playing! The pinch wheel does come out into position against roller, but no movement in play mode.
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August 20, 2022, 06:46 PM #6Member
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Re: Dokorder 8140 4-channel Reel-toReel
Ever figure out what was wrong with the not playing problem? Originally Posted by Steve Morvant
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