This listing includes a cam motor adapter plate and a Nichibo RF-370CH-15370-R for use in a variety of cassette decks that utilize the "Sankyo" transport. Although this arrangement can be used in any of the Sankyo transports, it is important to verify that the motor and adapter will actually physically fit in the machine when installed as the RF-370CH-15370-R is longer than the original cam motor. Some decks are very tight while others are quite roomy. Normally the dual capstan transports will provide more room than the single capstan transports due to the location of the cam motor. The distance from the front of the adapter to the back of the motor was measured to be 32.42mm. Some modifications maybe required to the deck to fit the motor on certain machines.
The adapter plate is machined from 304SS Stainless with a nominal diameter of 24mm and a nominal thickness of just 1.6mm. Adapter plate will include (2) flat head stainless M3 screws to mount the RF-370CH-15370-R to the adapter plate. Additional M2 screws will be include if a change in motor is needed in the future.
I would recommend using just a dab of blue loctite or similar removable threadlocker for the original M2 screws. This is more for anti-vibration than anything. Also; Although the adapter is made of strong materials, I would avoid excessive torque when screwing down the original M2 screw. A small precision screwdriver is really all that is needed. Lastly, please remember to transfer over the capacitor on the old cam motor to the new one.
Below is a list of Machines that use the Sankyo transport:
Nakamichi BX series: BX-1, BX-2, BX-100, BX-125, BX-150, BX-300.
Nakamichi CR series: CR-1, CR-2, CR-3, CR-4, CR-5, CR-40
Nakamichi MR series: MR-1, MR-2.
Nakamichi RX series: RX-202
Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1, 1.5, 2
Nakamichi ZX-5
Nakamichi DR-1, DR-2, DR-3, DR-5, DR-8, DR-10
Onkyo TA2700
Onkyo TA2600
This is not a complete list.
This motor and adapter combination has been tested and confirmed on the following machines so far with no fitment issues.
BX-300, CR-40, RX-202
This motor and adapter combination has been tested and confirmed on the following machines so far with minor fitting required.
BX-100, BX-125, MR-2
This motor and adapter combination has been tested and WILL NOT work due to intereference with the auto azimuth motor assembly.
CR-7