Questions & Answers for: Kenwood capstan motor

...the belt goes round the inner ring under the turntable platter and onto a little brass capstan on the motor. fit it on the capstan motor first then onto the inner ring on the platter. good

reel then you either have a eaten tape or the deck will shut off.  in your complaint it could be any of these items- maybe a bad Idler from the reel motor or the capstan belt is old and stretched

...of reel Happens in reverse direction record and/or playback in both tape wells. I have cleaned the capstans and pressure wheel, belts seem in good condition and don't seem to be slipping,

...kd 2055 is working but the sound is not right. I put a new belt on but still sounds not right pitch and variable. Do I need new motor? Are they available? COULD BE A CAPSTAN ROLLER WHICH IS ROCK