Tascam 38 running backwards

[arcaxis]

Roger when you say "Play" motor do you mean the capstan drive motor or the play take up reel motor? Anyhow if it helps below are a couple screenshots of the schematics. These came from ElektroTanya | Service manuals and repair tips for electronics experts where you can get the operations/service manual and schematics.

[Blue Jinn]

Is this just checking it out moving the guides with no tape spooled? I don't have access to mine right now, but I recall on my Otari, the motors run counter to one another to provide tension.

[grimtraveller]

Do some backwards recording. Sounds wicked.

[andy logg]

The motor direction will reverse if it has been re-assembled with the 'magnet cylinder' reversed. Swap the red and white wires over and all will be OK.