When tape is in FF mode, and stop is selected. The supply reel brake does not stop the reel soon enough and the tape is wrapped around its self in the cassette. I have checked the deck mechanism on the bottom and do not see anything broken or out of place. I thought maybe the belt was slipping and did not't have enough grip to move the slide gear far enough, but replacing with a smaller one did not't help. Don't know where to look next. Paul Paul ,B Central TV&Video Grover Beach Ca. ***************************************************************************** Classifieds! Buy or Sell! http://sell.tech-assist.org The Tech Address Book: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/contact.htm Add a Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.htm Lost Password: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". Email Archives: //www.freelists.org/archives/techassist/