Part SIX: Bellows Removal and repair - Technics RS 1500/ 1506 reel to reel tape deck repair

Dismantling of a Technics RS-1500/1506 reel to reel tape player. BELLOWS REMOVAL STARTS HERE 1:00 - THe Bellows Repair starts here 4:34 Technics reel to reel tape deck Repair Tear down (dismantling) playlist • Technics RS 1500 reel ...
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Part Two: RP-2224 Head-Block - Technics RS 1500/ 1506 reel to reel tape deck parts • Part Two: RP-2224 Hea...
Part Three: Removing the reel motors - Technics RS 1500/ 1506 reel to reel tape deck repair • Part Three: Removing t...
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Part Seven: electronic control board removal - Technics RS 1500/ 1506 reel to reel tape deck repair • Part Seven: electronic...
In this segment I remove the bellows from the Technics RS 1500 and show in detail how to restore functioning and or extend their life. If you are having issues with tape tension and "bouncing tension arms" this is likely the cause. And if you are restoring a machine its also a good idea to do this.
I have been working on getting a Technics 1506 and a 1500 working at the absolute top of its game and thought some of my bumbling may be helpful to someone.
The music on this video:
A short blast of a 1950s "Reel O Gold" Verve 2-track tape playing Let`s Call the Whole Thing Off by Louis Armstrong Tape. found playing here on this site playing on a Pioneer 2022 reel to reel tape deck • 1957 Verve Jazz "reel ...
The iconic song by the Zombies "Time of the Season" found here playing on a 1962 Crown 800 Reel to reel tape player. • The Zombies - BEECHWOO...
And a 1950's robust Jazz piece by buddy Bregman - Derek's Blues - playing on the same Reel O Gold Verve Jazz Sampler from 1957 playing on a Pioneer 2022 reel to reel tape deck • 1957 Verve Jazz "reel ...

[@ReelHifi]

All you reely need to see is 4:37 for 2 mins this very clearly shows the rubber valves being flipped. thx

[@SDsailor7]

What are the bellows used for do you know?
Thank you

[@SDsailor7]

It looks like they might be for the brake mechanism? Or tensioning?

[@SDsailor7]

I wonder if they still sell those bellows new?

[@SDsailor7]

So these belows control the brakes? Or tape tension?
Thank you

[@giancarlorotter6331]

Thanks for the very clear instructions and video makes it easy to follow the steps, this is the best video I'm seen on this so far.
The bellows help to keep the correct tension on the tape so they don't need to be pulled tight when you stop the tape.
This is due to the breaks which don't stop the reels by themselves the DC motors help a little by applying reverse direction as well.

[@stereotape]

for sure :)

[@PhilipvanderMatten]

I like your choice of music

[@ReelHifi]

thanks !

[@jeremytravis360]

I would love to find someone in London who can service my RS1506 ?

[@slobodanjozejoksimovic973]

Gde mogu nabaviti tako dobar uređaj za upotrebu. Skoljko mani. Rok isporuke. Hvala.

[@richardhill4856]

I really appreciate these videos as hands-on tutorials for repairing my decks ... but I have to say - I would MUCH prefer a dialog of what you are doing, why, problems or issues - etc. instead of the music ... please ... I run these silent and record MY problems as the sound track so that I have a reference for the next time.
Good videos - just don't need the distraction..

[@ReelHifi]

thanks for the comment. not sure my babbling mumble would help much so silent may be the way to go.

[@miss.wright3035]

What do you think about silicon spray on them to prevent cracking/ drying up ?