[AdamOfBremen]

Hi Ben

Is this the rifa cap? (see photo)

I did plug it in and spent an hour scratching my head until I found out that the tape reels need to be installed before the motor will work - guess all newbies do that.

Now I managed to run it up and down a bit. I noticed that the speed change switch was working when I first opened it and now the pin has fallen out like they all do. I will probably just jam it in place at the higher tape speed - I presume that is all the way down?

Rewind and fast forward go perfectly and the brakes work good. Play functions but is noisy. I wonder if the flywheel bearing needs lubricating? I believe this is a pig to get off. Is there a quick and easy short cut to this?

Thanks.