1978 RCA Selectavision VCT200 top loading vcr to going into play

[pac.attack76]

Originally Posted by djfivos

I just watched this video and on his machine, the gear that's above the chassis broke in two pieces. Maybe that's the case with yours too. Unscrew the loading gear assembly and take a look there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koJJf-N0JAY

What screws do I remove? Got an image of that area?

[djfivos]

Originally Posted by pac.attack76

What screws do I remove? Got an image of that area?

I have the Panasonic version of that VCR but I don't have access to it right now. The screws are shown in the video I linked previously.

[pac.attack76]

Originally Posted by djfivos

I have the Panasonic version of that VCR but I don't have access to it right now. The screws are shown in the video I linked previously.

Yeah I tend not to watch them due to the constant buffering with my current internet. I went ahead and checked this out. Silicon valley and he didn't even have any tools, geez! Funny how he removed the tape cover when it wasn't necessary. He ended up taking everything down from the bottom. Glad I don't have to do it from the top. I was surprised he glued it since that rarely ever works. Video was too dark to see what screws were removed. He did it too fast and didn't even a how which ones. I may be able to figure it out. 3d printing doesn't help me here tho as I do not have access to something like that and who knows how much it would cost to have someone do that. No name or part number to go by either. Just a gear. If I knew what to order, maybe I could find a replacement.

[pac.attack76]

Well, thanks to your help and some idea from the video, I figured remove screws to move drum out of way, two screws holding the motor/gear assembly and unplug the 3 wire plug and pull out revealing the same problem. I circled the broken gear and location where it attaches. Is there a name or part number for this gear I can use to search?

[djfivos]

Originally Posted by pac.attack76

Well, thanks to your help and some idea from the video, I figured remove screws to move drum out of way, two screws holding the motor/gear assembly and unplug the 3 wire plug and pull out revealing the same problem. I circled the broken gear and location where it attaches. Is there a name or part number for this gear I can use to search?

Sadly, I don't have the full service manual so I can't find the original Panasonic part number. Since this machine is 39 years old, I don't think the part is available as new anyway. You can try glueing it back togother or 3D print a new one. Worst case scenario is to find another one of these machines and steal some parts...

[pac.attack76]

Well, I knew gluing this thing was going to be a waste of time. I put it in 48 hours later and machine went into play but the right arm only went out half way. Stopping it returned that one but the left arm got stuck half way because of a smaller arm with a metal pin or rod was out in front of it. Now, fast forward actually rewinds the tape. Never seen anything like that. Since then, the dew light has come on and now I can't do anything. It's not wet either. Should I just bypass this sensor or is there a better fix? Also, is the broken gear the cause of all the other issues?

[pac.attack76]

Anyone?