Take a look at the tape counter. Its common (and not saying that this deck was done this way) that if the tape counter stops moving, the machine automatically stops. This is done to prevent it from eating tapes.
The symptom is that of the take up spindle not turning. Its supposed to have a certain amount of torque, if not it won't be able to take up the tape from the capstan. So the machine stops, since quite often the tape counter is belt-driven by the take-up spindle.
The most common reason for this is that the tire on the spindle has hardened. If this is the case, the spindle will have to be removed, which can be a bit tricky. Its likely held in by a tiny circlip. When removing the spindle, keep track of all the tiny nylon washers! There's probably one under the circlip and one or two beneath the spindle.
Replacement tires are available from Russell Industries on the east coast. www.russellind.com You'll have to dig through their catalog to see if they have one that fits. Good measurements are going to be important if they don't show an exact replacement in their guides. Good Luck!
The symptom is that of the take up spindle not turning. Its supposed to have a certain amount of torque, if not it won't be able to take up the tape from the capstan. So the machine stops, since quite often the tape counter is belt-driven by the take-up spindle.
The most common reason for this is that the tire on the spindle has hardened. If this is the case, the spindle will have to be removed, which can be a bit tricky. Its likely held in by a tiny circlip. When removing the spindle, keep track of all the tiny nylon washers! There's probably one under the circlip and one or two beneath the spindle.
Replacement tires are available from Russell Industries on the east coast. www.russellind.com You'll have to dig through their catalog to see if they have one that fits. Good measurements are going to be important if they don't show an exact replacement in their guides. Good Luck!