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Not looking for anyone to repair it, but looking for any advice, service manuals, tools, gotchas, etc. Thanks :)

Hi, Here’s the service manual On p.16 it describes the tape speed adjustment procedure which requires a test tape (Sony WS-48B) and a digital frequency counter. Searching online indicates that the test tape is no longer available but there is a lot of information about making your own test tape. Just search for Sony WS-48B You will also need other test equipment to make sure that the device is set up correctly - see p.17, as trying to adjust by ear usually doesn’t work Hopefully a start.