Mitsubishi VCR HS-U748 pinch roller

[Gail Storm]

Can not find a pinch roller. Contacted a local Mitsubishi dealer and it is
special order $35. Also, lots of them found on Internet but not for the HS-U748.
Any help would be appreciated. TIA.

 

[Rono]

If it's not to soft, use fine sandpaper to repair the finish
going with the direction of tape travel, then quickly
clean firmly with acetone. Works great. Rono.

 

[sofie]

Gail Storm:
It is probably a broken plastic guide on the pinch roller assembly and not
bad rubber.... this is a high failure part on most Mitz VCRs that use this
part. You might try another supplier like TriTronics or Fulton Radio....
go to thier websites and/or call them.

 

[Gail Storm]

Gail Storm:
It is probably a broken plastic guide on the pinch roller assembly and not
bad rubber.... this is a high failure part on most Mitz VCRs that use this
part. You might try another supplier like TriTronics or Fulton Radio....
go to thier websites and/or call them.
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Best Regards,
Daniel Sofie
Electronics Supply & Repair
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Thanks Rono. I did clean the part with sandpaper and it is working now. I would
be nervous to use acetone. That doesn't harm the rubber?

And thank you sofie. The plastic guide is OK it was the rubber part. Heavy use
for about 4 years and it would record OK but horizontal lines on play back.
Cleaned up pinch roller and it works again. Don't know how long it will work so
I am looking for a replacement part. The two web sites were unknown to me. I
will give them a try. I appreciate the help.