Can 2000 tape mechanism be used to replace a bad 3300?

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Hi,

 Newby first post here. I purchased a Beocord 3300 which the previous owner represented as working well but sold it "as is".  It turns out it did not.  The belts were rotted off and the motor no longer functions.  Can I replace the whole tape mechanism of the 3300 with one that does work properly out of a Beocord 2000?  I have been told they are the same and the only functional differences between the units are the datalink and auto tape sensing.  Thanks.

Jerry 

Hi Jerry,

Welcome to Beoworld and thanks for signing up as a silver member, your
support is greatly appreciated !  🤒

I don't know who told you otherwise but they actually both have datalink.

Still, I'm afraid the answer to your question is no.
The decks may look similar but they are not.
The 3300 is HX-Pro, the 2000 is not.

New belts and motors are available.

Martin

@jerry -you in the states? i have (3) spare bc3300's -all guts should be good. dillen (already replied) can source the correct belts for you.

 

oh, and welcome to beoworld!

Hi Martin,

 

I found a replacement 3300 tape mechanism from one of our forum members so now I need the belts from you.  Can you please pm me (glwork@mac.com) with the price and shipping charge to USA zip 97531.  Thanks.

 

Jerry

Jerry, you have a PM.

Martin

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