[19Seventy7]

Hi,

Hopefully a quick thread, does anyone know what could cause the take up reel to not turn during play back? It spins fine fast forwarding and rewinding, but in play back it seizes, and chews up tape. If I press play and hold fast forward, it spins, with a picture on screen, but letting go of fast forward stops the reel.

I've replaced every belt I could see apart from the small tape counter belt and the one for the loading mechanism, which are in good condition.

I've spent all evening trying to see what it could be, but I can't find the answer, and there doesn't seem to be much online that's of any use to me.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks
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