On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 18:22:34 -0800 (PST), EADGBE
wrote:


The mechanism that moves the tape
heads and capstans does not move freely
enough. When you press PLAY, the
mechanism tries to move to the right
position, but something is preventing
it from moving far enough. Somehow,
it has gotten either jammed or out of
alignment, or maybe the lubricating
grease has gotten too gummy with age.

First replace the control motor belt.

All good fortune,

Chris Hornbeck