Nakamichi BX-2 Cassette Deck - Mechanical Repairs, Belts and Idler Tyre (Part 1 of 2) 

I think, from memory, those screws are supposed to be missing oddly. I think we are alright 😅

Generally the nak idlers are better than new ones. If it's not totally knackered, stick it back on and see if that helps. But I also wouldn't get too hung up over wow and flutter if it sounds good to your ears 💪

I don't even need to open to the video to know 👍😅 I flipped it.

Grease is MolyKote DX, oil is slug slime

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Is that the pyramid shaped part of the reel? Any should fit. The c clips can be bought by searching for watchmaking pusher c clips. They come in a little box set

I would say it's the idler tyre thats not driving the right spool properly, generally the pinch rollers on them are fine. Just this video I'm afraid and to be honest, should be all you need. It's not too hard once you get in there. Good luck!

Wet and dry is very fine emery paper. I would suggest 1000 grit. Just take your time, but any cleaning product will work well too.

@@pwrestoration Thank you! I did use 1000 grit paper and followed with naphtha and it worked perfectly to clean the capstan. Actually finished the entire job today and the BX-2 runs like it was new again. Your video here has been really helpful. Thanks so much for doing this!

If it's not the idler tyre it'll be the motor that controls it (the reel control motor) which is the one in the middle of the transport as you look in the unit. Use a torch and see if it's spinning when you press RW/FF. If it is spinning, idler tyre. If it's not, it's either a duff motor or you need to clean all the leaf switches on the top of the transport. Those motors are known to be a bit pants but generally it also affects playback too. If it's just RW/FF then it's probably not totally knackered. Hope that helps! If you're in the UK give me a shout via the email address in my profile if you would like me to take a look.

@@pwrestoration unfortunately I'm in NZ but I'll definitely have to get it looked at as it's beyond my skills.

There is a sensor which lets the deck know whether the tape is turning. When you get to the end of a tape, and it stops turning, the deck will stop. If it were me I would be investigating where this sensor is and cleaning it testing it. Otherwise, it could be that it just needs a bloody good service and the tape isn't turning freely. I'd say your issue lies there if it does it during all modes, and the speed of the FF, play and RW is correct before it turns off.

Добрый день,а я думаю из своего опыта с bx-2, у вас проблема c идлером, замените .

Размер идлера 15*10*2мм

Hi I don't but I'm always on the lookout for ES decks that need work. Unfortunately so is a lot of other people. The transports as very solid on them, two capstan. Lovely build quality.

@@pwrestoration If you're interested check out my TC-880-2 repair video...no sound but the details are in the description, VERY old video

It was, all my audio is recorded on Nakamichi decks. That's why it's not reliable! 😅

For the original sale.price, it isn't a budget deck really. It maybe their lower model, almost the lowest, but it was still pricey. Still pricey now for what it is.

@@pwrestoration I owned a new BX-1. I bought it from a stereo franchise dealer in the USA called Tech-Hifi. I believe I paid $168 USD in 1981. They made great equipment but they were overpriced IMO. I remember several of my friends who wanted to buy a Dragon but could not finance one. I think that was Nakamichi's undoing. Out of the general consumer's budget. That didn't happen to Sony.

In some cases definitely! This in particular wipes the floor sonically with a lot of decks