capstan sleeve Akai 4000DS

[caddisgeek]

Hi All, I recently picked up an Akai 4000DS, working perfectly, *reelspin**reelspin*but missing the capstan sleeve for hi speed play. Anyone out there know where to pick one of these up

Cheers
Steve

[speakerman1]

I can't remember but I bought a sleeve or different spindle for an Akai before I got it and when I received it the deck was in bad shape so the deck went back. Can you tell me where it goes I might have it.

Larry

[caddisgeek]

Hi Larry, it slides over the capstan and is secured by a small nut. I have the nut, but no sleeve. I'll take some pics later to clarify

Thanks for your help *Hi5*

Cheers
Steve

[speakerman1]

You will never guess what I found. An Akai GX-4000 bushing and cap. Man I had to tear this place apart. Now comes the communicating. LOL How much do you want to pay? PM me. Do you want a pic?

Larry

[Big Kelv]

It's surprising how many 4000 series decks are out there without the capstan sleeves. If I still had access to a lathe and make a load! Now where's my micrometer gone!

[DaveInVA]

There are 2 of them up on Fleabay right now but they ain't cheap:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=akai+sleeve&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Dave

[studeb]

Hi,

I too am looking for a capstan sleeve and nut, preferably not at fleabay prices.

if you have one spare, please let me know.

thanks

[LAB3REVOX]

Hi All, I recently picked up an Akai 4000DS, working perfectly, *reelspin**reelspin*but missing the capstan sleeve for hi speed play. Anyone out there know where to pick one of these up

Cheers
Steve

Those are hard to find. I just looked thru 476 Akai items listed on Ebay.
None came up. Look on Ebay for a parts machine. Several of the 7" Akai use the same sleeve and cap nut.

[macman007]

There are 2 of them up on Fleabay right now but they ain't cheap:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=akai+sleeve&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Dave

Any price is cheap if you want a fully operational deck....*fit*

[Audiomayvin]

Hi Steve!
I remember having seen on a web site a company selling brand new Akai sleeves. Do a Google search.
And the price wasn't too crazy. But it's been a while since I've seen the site.
All the best,
Leon(The Audiomayvin, Montreal(514)739-5403)