Posted by Wayne Parham [ 70.234.146.110 ] on April 20, 2008 at 00:14:47:

In Reply to: Elizabethan LZ 30 posted by Aaron on April 17, 2008 at 10:39:49:

Does the pinch roller turn? How about the take up reel?

One of the most common problems with old tape decks is the pinch roller gets gummy or wears out. Then the tape speed is off, either drags or doesn't play at all. If it will play, it will often eat tapes because the tape sticks to the roller and is carried around rather than passing through.

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