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Old 11-13-2016, 08:25 PM
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Not a belt, a back-tension band that adds a controlled tension on the tape. It's supposed to be loose in eject mode. It engages when the machine is in play-record, controlled by the back tension arm that rides on the tape and a tension spring.

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