Description: The Weltron 2001 Spaceball came with 2 different types of 8-track player. The player with a belt drive mechanism below the loading slot has the tape head held in alignment with a white plastic bracket which has a screw thread though it. Over the years this screw under tension causes the plastic head holder to crack causing problems and we'd say 75% of Weltron 2001 with this tape player have a cracked bracket. Eventually the cracks starts to impact the quality of the tape playback, which is really a prelude to total failure as the bracket breaks and the tape player simply won't work at all, and there are no spare brackets available. We've come up with a solution which, if applied early enough, will stop the cracks in their tracks and save your Weltron from the total 8-track failure. We've developed an enclosed shroud that slips over the existing bracket and when glued in position with epoxy becomes a stronger unit than when it was all new. The shroud has been designed for maximum strength whilst also not interfering with either the existing mechanism movement or the loading of a standard 8-track tape It's a tricky thing to install due to gaining access to the tape player in a 2001 (no easy task), so the kit comes with a new 8-track belt so you can refurbish the entire 8-track in one hit Package includes: 1 x headfix shroud 4 x IPA wipes to prepare the plastic for bonding and a general clean of key component 1 x extra long wooden cotton bud 9 page detailed photographic instruction guide, showing how to install the headfix and how to then service and lubricate the whole 8-track mechanism Optional:1 x 8-track belt (Japanese) Note: check which player you own by looking in the loading slot of your Weltron, you can typically see the white head holding bracket (which is probably already exhibiting cracks) and to the right of that a small circular domed flywheel with a drive spindle that goes down to below the player's floor (where the drive belt will be). See photos for comparison
Price: 21 AUD
Location: Lindisfarne, TAS
End Time: 2024-08-14T03:02:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.37 AUD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Weltron
Model: 2001
Available Variations
Color: Standard
Price: 21 AUD
Available Quantity: 5
Quantity Sold: 1
Color: With Belt
Price: 36 AUD
Available Quantity: 5
Quantity Sold: 0
