Does anyone have experience working on Ampex machines? I have lots of questions

[davidollard]

Your best bet is to join the Ampex Mailing List (via Recordist Group).

I can't help you myself since I don't work the domestic machines.

Regards


David

[mschaeffer]

Thanks I'll try that

[Analok]

I've tinkered with the Ampex 600 series; not familiar with the 122. But I'd assume you're finding a general contact cement that's solidified over the years. You might try a few drops of acetone or isopropyl alcohol to soften it, or you might find that you can simply peel it free with your thumb nail or a semi-dull straight edge screwdriver. Then again, have you tried to break the screws free nonetheless? You shouldn't damage anything using conventional tools/methods. That stuff's nothing more than primative 'loctite'. Now, the rubber bushings that the motor rests on?? They're probably toast

[mschaeffer]

I will try acetone if I can't break the stuff mechanically. The rubber bushings are actually in perfect shape. I'd rather not have acetone drip all over them. I just tested all the tubes in a TV-7 and they are all still good. It has some nice tubes too.

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