Hey, so I'm glad that I read a web page (can't remember the URL,
sorry... linked from the Nike Missile site, I think) about
refurbishing deteriorated parts in old machines.  I bought a 2648A
main unit (would love a keyboard for it, if anyone has an extra) and
opened it up last night.  The tape drive capstans have turned to a
puddle of goo!  So I figure that if I ever want the tape drive to be
in working order, that I need to:
    i) remove the goo
    ii) recreate/replace the capstan
Does anyone have a unit with an intact capstan that could give me
physical dimensions?  I doubt anyone has a repair kit that would
include the capstan, but that would certainly be welcome!  Aside from
the capstans and a little dust inside the case, the internals look
fine.  The case has a small crack in one corner, but otherwise appears
in typical condition for its age.  This thing is basically a
microcomputer... when I used them back in 1979, I had no idea that
there was this much electronics inside the thing!
I do have the user manual from bitsavers, but it doesn't go into
repair stuff, just installation (which is how I figured out how to
open the case) of options.
As always... thanks!
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