Originally Posted by
Iowatech
The machine will make masters fine without the master removal hooks. Before you replace the hooks though, make sure they are operating correctly. There's a solenoid in the front left hand side of the drum cavity that moves the hooks, press on that solenoid's plunger a time or two and make sure the hooks aren't hanging up somewhere.
Also make sure there isn't a big wad of master material on the lower VTR shaft that prevents the hooks from retracting properly. I've never seen that on the FR line, but I have sen that enough times on the GR line that it is probably important.
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