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paulsherwin · 13th Oct 2018, 10:45 pm

The takeup spool will be driven by an idler wheel or another belt. There will be a clutch which allows the spool to slip as needed to maintain tape tension. If an idler is used, it may have gone hard. You should be able to see how the mech operates without a cassette in place.

13th Oct 2018, 10:45 pm	#2
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,943	Re: Aiwa TPR-605 Radio Cassette Take up Reel Problem The takeup spool will be driven by an idler wheel or another belt. There will be a clutch which allows the spool to slip as needed to maintain tape tension. If an idler is used, it may have gone hard. You should be able to see how the mech operates without a cassette in place.