Tascam 32-2B Pinch Rollers mechanic issue

[McEnroe]

Hi everyone,

I own a Teac-Tascam 32-2B which I got from my uncle. He bought it in the early 80s and used it maybe 20 times since then. It is in an incredible outside condition except that when I try to play any tape it seems that pinch rollers do not freely move as they are supposed to.

At first didn't hear anything when I played a tape (I wasn't able to record as well) until I noticed that pinch rollers were not even touching the tape. I've tried everything with no success until I moved by myself the pinch rollers up. After that I was able to record or listen but always with pitch problems.

The pinch rollers rubbers are on great condition but I think the problem is on the mechanics... Is this possible? What would you suggest to do?

Any help would be much appreciated! :)

[TheReeler]

Maybe the problem is that the grease used in the join parts of the pinch roller mechanism is solidified. Something similar happened to me in three different machines. Take a look here: click (http://reeltoreelworld.blogspot.com/2009/03/rep-pioneer-rt-909-sticky-pinch-roller.html)

[McEnroe]

Thank you so much for this information... after so many years I think something like this maybe happened... Will try to clean and fix this.