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Studer A80 Motor Re build.

Postby Paul Maybury » Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:33 pm

Hi, I have a couple of A80 2" machines that need motor re builds, capstan as well as reel motors. Is there anyone in Australia who does this sort of work? I would prefer not to send them overseas and I'm not sure if just replacing the bearings is enough. I could probably do that bit myself.
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Re: Studer A80 Motor Re build.

Postby rob » Wed Sep 28, 2016 8:49 am

do the motors have issues?
it is likely that bearing replacement is all that is required if the windings are intact.

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Re: Studer A80 Motor Re build.

Postby Paul Maybury » Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:45 am

Hi Rob, motors are intact and no faults, but the bearings are on their last legs by the sound of them.
What about the capstan motor with it's sintered bearing, and re finishing the capstan shaft itself?
The machines run but are very mechanically noisy and the wow and flutter isn't as good as Willi would have hoped for.
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Re: Studer A80 Motor Re build.

Postby rob » Wed Sep 28, 2016 1:29 pm

definitely focus on the replaceable roller bearings

the sintered bearing ... relube but if it is worn you'll need a specialist part ... Alaistair ?
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Re: Studer A80 Motor Re build.

Postby Paul Maybury » Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:50 pm

Hi Rob, thanks, i'll start by re lubing the capstan and replacing bearings on the reel motors. Is there a way I can tell if the capstan is actually worn and needs a proper re build?
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Re: Studer A80 Motor Re build.

Postby rob » Thu Sep 29, 2016 6:38 pm

wow and flutter meter tells you all you need to know
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