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Old 3rd Jul 2022, 11:14 am   #8
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Default Re: JVC HR3660EK problems.

It might be worth confirming that the tape guide roller arms are going fully into their locked positions either side of the head drum when the tape is fully laced. They may appear to be correct but they should be locked and not movable. I mention this as the problem might be down to the loading mechanism not going all the way. That could be due to dry grease, bent levers or a timing issue due to incorrect meshing of the drive gears. The mechanism will need a good dose of looking at and checking against the service manual images. Remember it only takes one tooth to be out of it's meshed position.

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