Teac Tascam Capstan motor PCB 51678860 solenoids started getting smaller throughout

solenoids started getting smaller throughout the development of the TEAC  range of reel to reels as motors got smaller and designs got better

they are incredibly rare as they fall off at the slightest push

to change and remove

Connection is via a molex plug so an easy unit to change

Sometimes they can come with a black plastic end

Teac Tascam Capstan motor PCB 51678860 solenoids started getting smaller throughoutThis is the standard PCB for controlling the capstan motor of many of the TEAC TASCAM reel to reel recorders going back many years, I have seen This is the later model though I have seen the same board driving earlier motors, I have a feeling they are all compatible as all have the same output connector connector but soem are for reversing units You see sometimes people selling motors without this board as normally they are sold together or get