AKAI 77 Repair

Akai is a consumer electronics brand, now headquartered in Singapore. At its peak in the late 1990s, Akai Holdings employed 100,000 workers and had annual sales of HK$40 billion (US$5.2 billion), but it collapsed in 2000 owing creditors US$1,100m. In addition to some development of musical instruments, the Akai brand name is also used to re-badge electronics manufactured by other companies.[citation needed] "Akai" means red in Japanese, hence the logo color, earlier also accompanied by a red dot.

[@emorris272]

I've used JB Weld to coat disintegrating pot metal and it keeps it together.

[@davidsain2129]

Thank you, Paul. This is very helpful.

[@dhpbear2]

I'm amazed that the belts are all intact.

[@montefullmer1120]

Akai/Roberts had crumbling cams on the two control levers of the units built in the late 60's and mid 1970's. Luckily, a kit is available to replace the cams found on eBay

[@VK2XXL]

The 4000 series is much easier to maintain and doesn't have that rubber part in the centre that disintegrates!

[@Madjed2024]

Hello
Mine stopped recording
I took it to. Store who said that it is just the switch
They fix it but then does not record again
They closed the business
I have a full restoration kit
Do you think you can help me?
Of course for remuneration
I live in MA in US
Thanks

[@klaasj7808]

I prefer the bigger Akai's like the 747,635, 625, 620. No belts at all

[@kevinbeckenham3872]

Rubber belt drive is to reduce mechanical noise

[@rpk5568]

I've always recommend against buying any Akai tape deck. The use of poor quality castings are always there downfall. the lever operated units are Rube Goldberg nightmares.

[@ronadpaugh44]

THAT PART IS EASY TO REPLACE

[@MCassidysMusic]

THANKS Could you work on a Tascam 38? 843 -537- 0659 what state ?