AKAI Vintage VHS VS-240EV VCR repair, operations demonstration

AKAI VHS Made in Japan, 1987, model VS-240EV.

It was heavily used from 1989 to 2003 when it got retired. Took it out of storage to restore and repair. First noticed that it needed new belts, then, after replacing belts, found that the idler wheel (clutch) also needed new rubber. Replaced it and it is now capable to pull back the tape, rewind and fast forward.

Another rubber part that was worn out: the pinch roller. Unfortunately couldn't find replacement for that one, so I used sandpaper 2000 grit to make it a bit less shinny and slippery. Any input about pinch roller would be welcome. Good news it that is very easy to replace the pinch roller on that unit.

Last, you can clearly hear on the video that the head drum ball bearing is worn and noisy. I hope it doesn't affect its RPM.

Special thanks to ‪@venceslasvillier5422‬
and ‪@_.pavlidisa._‬ for helping me on fixing this.

Edit: Similar models: VS-205 VS-205EK VS-240 VS-240EA VS-240EG VS-240EK VS-240ES VS-240E0 VS-240EZ VS-245 VS-245ES VS-220 VS-220EOH VS-220EDG VS-112 VS-112EV VS-220EV