Technics SL-7 Linear - Rope/Cable

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Hello,

Newbie here. I acquired a Technics SL-7 and the rope/cable was snapped and needs to be replaced. This is not a rubber belt. I found the part number (SFUZC07-05E) yet I cannot find this anywhere. Does anyone know a parts store where this might be located? I called Panasonic directly and they have none. Trying to see if I can buy this before attempting to fabricate one on my own. Thanks in advance.

-Shawn

[fscl]

Check out this topic:

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=25984&p=191449

Good luck and welcome to VE..

Fred

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This is great stuff. Thank you Fred!

[mr.tranzistor]

On my SL-7, the rope is covered with a black film where it wraps around the main pully, Should I clean the pully and string?

[denm3]

Hey guys, great info here. I dusted off my old SL-7 that I have not had plugged in for about 15 years. I have kept it in a plastic bag on the basement shelf for many moons.

I had the same issue with no tone arm movement. to fix it, I had great success without doing much, I wanted to share my story.

I took the plexiglass cover off according to the service manual (thanks for that). I replaced the drive belt--(the little "O" ring rubber drive belt) with a 45 cent O ring from hardware store. this was a No Go. Next, I removed the drive belt, wound out the tone arm with the power off. I turned the power on and flicked the motor pulley ever so slightly, and viola! it started spinning like crazy. It was just frozen in place.

I put my 45 cent O ring drive belt on, and it works perfectly! woo hoo.

Thanks, I could not have done this without reading some of your posts.