Fostex R8 tension arm roller Widely used on the earlier

Widely used on the earlier Teac tape recorders and often break if the recorder gets a sideways knock

Seen on the 16 track unit as well

that was being parted out as had other problems

for example a fully guaranteed 50% life left would be 50£ cheaper

maybe some newer components etc etc but they always have the same connector so should be compatible

Fostex R8 tension arm roller Widely used on the earlierThis is from the Fostex R8 8 track machine and its under the cap, these are very rare now though not as rare as the caps which very often have been lost and no alternatives available. Please check the photo well as this roller includes the plastic spacer that goes below the cap, often I have people shouting at me as the bought and expensive cap and it does not fit. It does not fit as there pulley is missing three pronged spacer. so your unit should