Belts should still be available.

They are. (It was used in dozens of JVC VCRs.) It appears to be an
LP30005-003A.


MCM Electronics carries belts, as one example.

This one doesn't show up. JVC sells it on Amazon, but the $5.50 shipping
cost is ridiculous. Encompass had it, too, but with an even higher shipping
cost.


If the capstan belt is slipping, that could account for the
problem.

It doesn't appear to be slipping. When I turn the capstan by hand, the
"idler gear" (that sends power to the hubs) moves away from the rewind hub.
(I'm assuming there's a belt connection.)

To reiterate, the loading belt does not appear to be moving when the point
is reached where the capstan should begin turning.


There are other problems like the power supply not
providing power to the capstan motor.

I'm willing to give the loading belt a shot first.


Where are you located? I have belts in stock
and can send you one in the mail.

Thank you! Please let me know the total cost.

I'm in Renton, WA. I'll send my address in a separate e-mail.