I'm finding that out. This is a great site with really helpful enthusiasts. I'm afraid I do tend to try things first, I'm not used to be able to get a "skilled" response to a specific tech question.
The service manual sit has a lot of detail but could do with some Q&A for machine problems. The TC366 I acquired has been poorly stored as there is a lot of rust present. I am trying to trying to get some basic functions but could do with some mechanical and electrical advise.
I can't figure out why, when I try to start the tape drive, the motor drives the belt which drives the pulley which drives the tape hubs. Unfortunately, the take-up reel, although it spins, does not drive the flywheel & so the bumper does not drive the tape.
Initially it did work and I even got audio but the audio ran backwards. It is a good tape and its not wound on the reel backwards....for sure.
Any suggestions on why the flywheel is not been driven?. The take-up reel is been driven but the belt that goes from it to the flywheel stays stationary, slips I guess. I checked the fly wheel brake & manually released it to see if it was jammed but it made no difference. I also tried turning the fly wheel by hand as the take-up wheel was being driven but no go.
Thanks guys (& ladies)