Panasonic VCR AG1980 FO4

Lenny,

There is a worm gear that drives the tape mechanism which cracks. Replacing it with the modified part, cleaning the mode switch, and replacing the pinch roller elevator grease should fix it. Chuck

I have heard that the load mechanism has to be re timed after you do this. Do you know what the procedure is for that? Thanks, Lenny

Lenny,

I hope you don't have to retime the mechanism because it is a real pain. The manual with detailed timing instructions is the "K" mechanism manual. There are no timing instructions in the AG1980 service manual. Since we are both members of the Yahoo tv repair group, you might see if someone there has the manual as a pdf. I have the paper manual at work but I can't take it home and scan it for you because of university policies. Chuck

On Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:14:11 -0500, chuck put finger to keyboard and composed:

FYI, there are several Panasonic K mechanism manuals here:

- Franc Zabkar