TC-377 Reel to Reel Repair Help

[kyle.miller.m]

I have been looking for a good resource on how to maintain and repair reel to reel tape machines.

I have been having a hard time finding a place where I can learn where to begin.

I joined a forum called tapeheads and none of my posts get responses.

Aside from looking for a good resource for learning how to operate on these old reel to reels, perhaps some of you might be able to help me with my current reel to reel problems

My TC-377 will not let me select "Play" the knob refuses to select it. I can only RR, FF and Stop.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[americanaudiophile]

Open reel tape decks are very complicated and each make and model is unique. They are mechanical and electronic.
It requires a lot of skill and experience to work on them. Many repair techs won't work on them.
As a start you can get the service manual here
https/www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sony/tc-377.shtml

 

[The Paladin]

I suggest looking at this web site the only web page I have seen a service manual on it. you will need to create an account and log into it to access the manual.
https/www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/sony/tc-377.shtml

direct link to usermanual : https/www.manualslib.com/manual/887584/Sony-Tc-377.html

also found a number of TC-377 Repair videos on youtube
https/www.youtube.com/results?search_query=sony+tc-377+repair