jvc rc-838 belt replacement "HELP" and size of belt to order

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decks&cassettes

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i have a jvc rc-838 and the belt just went i was wondering what size belts do i get to replace them crusty old belts ?. and second question is how hard is it to access the belts is there alot involved ?. i would like to learn how to do it myself instead of pay someone 80$ just to take the shell apart and 50$ hourly to do any sort of repair with a minimum hourly charge seems a bit ridiculous. i have done replacements on other blasters i own this jvc rc-838 is important that i get it right the first time it is my prized box the rest were just filler boxes because my jvc stopped working if anyone can help me bring my jvc back to life would be very much appreciated and educational
 

ralrein1

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Hi there deck&cassettes! Your rc-838JW or C model takes two(2) belts. The first one is an FRM 9.6 and the second is a SCY 4.6 hope this helps you out. I haven't worked on this unit myself but, I would bet the the first one is the main drive belt. The second one should be the tape counter belt. At !east that's my guesstimate. Take care.:)
 
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