8-Track belt size?

I'm looking for the belt size for the 8-track player, I'm using an O-ring that is around 13" or so inches long, but the RPM's are not right, and its running a little fast, I tried an other homemade flat belt and the RPMs are too slow.

The Ford part number for the radio is D3ZA-19A242AB and the Motorola part number for the radio is 1MZ4304

any info or pictures would really help me.

also if someone has a schematic for this radio, it will also really be nice to have.

Thanks

Iyman,

I'd use the search box on the site below to find your 8 track player. Then buy a Sam's Photofacts book for that model. It will have all the info you need.

http://www.smcelectronics.com/smcpage2.htm

Usually those belts are sold in kits. You get a set of popular sized belts.

The guy that I used in the past died years ago... He was really good with old TV's, VCR's, 8-tracks and reel-to-reels.

Ray

Good luck

I have a couple of the players out of cars I will take the cover off and measure the belt and I think I also have the repair manual for them will check in a little while and get back with you.

David

Thank you very much!!! That will really help.

Ok I pulled the cover off the player and took the belt and laid it on a steel scale and rolled it out and it looks to be 12 3/4" in length. I do have the "Photofact" sheets but they do have a copyright on them or I would scan and send, 6 two sided sheets. You can get them off ebay. The Motorola part number for the belt is 42-42683802. I do not have any belts and have never needed one but might start looking to have spares.

Hope this helps share what you come up with got to keep them playing. You may not know but the tapes do require rebuilding also. The foam that is behind where the player head hits needs replacing on most. The condition of the tape will make it sound funny also. You can get the splice tape and foam kits online. I forget the name of the place just google 8 track tape repair. If you keep them working correct they should play forever.

Good luck,

David

Thanks thats a great starting point, there is a place I found online that sells belts $2.95 each now that I have a length to go by.

I was planning on adding AUX input thats why I was asking for the schematic but its not a big deal, its a simple circuit with switches I can figure it out.

I have a bunch of 8-tracks from my parents ans some from when I was a kid, 2 need the foam (I have a tissue wedged behind it) and one needs the foil, otherwise all of the others work, and will be cool to display.

here is the site the "FBM"(Flat Belt Medium) series is for the 8 tracks

http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/belts.htm#FBM

and here is a link on how to repair tapes.

http://barrys8trackrepair.com/CustomerMaintenance.html

and here is the 8-track belt kit

http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/8track.htm