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Thank you laatsch55!

It is working and I've had the same thought. I just looked at the unit and I'll bet those bottom screws will do it. But maybe some other time. :) You know, as often as I've gotten help on forums like this, I never cease to be amazed, pleased, and grateful for the generosity of people willing...

I've managed to locate the 4th belt. It goes to the tape counter. The first image shows what it looks like in the unit. It looks like some major disassembly is required to get to it. I tried removing the three screws at the top (2nd image) but it seems more is required. Do you know what it...

I received the belt kit which came with 4 belts but I only see 3 in my unit. This is what it looks like with the old belts: The main belt in this photo is a rubber band which is why it isn't black. The small hub jutting out from the white plastic wheel on the right has a groove which appears...

I found a place where I can order a 4 belt kit for $17 US which seems pretty reasonable. And, yes, I'll give it a good cleaning. Thanks again!

I did this and studied the mechanism closely, comparing what I saw to your pictures. Nothing was turning; no belts were moving. Upon looking further I discovered that what I would call the main belt, the one that goes around the large metal wheel and loops onto the small spindle behind what I...

Same deck: won't play, record, FF or RW I picked the same deck up for $10 thinking it was a great deal, which it would have been, but I can't get it to engage. When I turn it on and press play, fast forward, rewind, or record, the tape won't advance and I hear a loud whirring mechanical (not...