The $65 rescue: a stuck pinch roller and an LED retrofit

Purchased from Craigslist in MD. $100 got the unit, manuals, some tapes, and a split-reel that the seller made a point was worth good money. Sold it on eBay for $35 so the OTARI ended up costing me $65. Unit was not working; the pinch roller engagement arm was stuck due to dried lubricant. Completely disassembled, cleaned, and re-lubed.

Pinch roller linkage, closeup 1

Pinch roller linkage, closeup 2

Pinch roller linkage, closeup 3

Pinch roller linkage, closeup 4

LED retrofit

A few burned out indicators. Sourced some nice LEDs and replaced all. De-Ox'ed all controls.

Front panel as is: chassis

Front panel as is: foil side

Transport indicators, pre LED

Front panel: first LED fitted

Front panel: LED closeups

Front panel retrofit: all LEDs fitted

Front panel retrofit, rear view: all LEDs fitted

Front panel retrofit: output and SRL LED