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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>For all you AVR-1 and ACR-25 fans, here's a
pic of my recently acquired Mk-XX head undergoing inspection and cleaning of the
trim parts (some removed parts not shown in pic). Next to the essential
7/64 hex key is a spring from the underside which is attached at one end to
a hook which screws into the main casting; unfortunately the other end had
come loose and I can't figure where it goes (without fouling the bar with the
keyhole slot - second pic).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>This is one of two Ampex projects I have underway -
the second is the restoration of a VPR-80. I had my first look
at the deck components today - first surprise was that the one-piece trim
panel was plastic rather than metal! I'm sure the VPR-2Bs I used to work
on had metal trim - but then the VPR-80 was a cut-down model.
Everything looks in pretty good condition other than a shiny pinch wheel
(to be expected, I guess) and the right hand rubber "bumper, tension arm
stop" was a gooey mess (strangely, the left hand one was ok). I think the
urethane coating on the capstan is ok. The head hour meter reads
</FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial>4,221.3 hours - which strikes me as
quite low.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Steve Burgess </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>