Our MBK-73 series of parts covers about ten VCR models by Hitachi, JC Penney and RCA. The on-line database has been set up to direct you to the proper rubber replacement or maintenance kit for your VCR.  Even though every precaution has been taken to assure the accuracy of the database, mistakes can be made.  If you have doubts about the pictured VCR being similar to yours please check the chassis photos below.  If you feel that we've made a mistake, please E-Mail us   and let us know. We have two rubber replacement kits and a maintenance kit for these VCRs that were manufactured by Hitachi under the Hitachi, RCA and JC Penney brands. We have three rubber replacement kits and a replacement idler available for these VCRs that were manufactured by Hitachi. MBK-73: Belt Kit Our MBK-73 kit contains all four belts that are used in these VCRs.   The belts are used to drive the clutch that drives the reels and for loading and unloading.   Common problems are no play, poor picture, or lines in the picture   It is also common for bad belts to cause the VCR to attempt to power up then shut down.   Your price for our MBK-73 kit is $5.00. See photos for belt locations. MBK-73T: Rubber Kit This kit contains all four belts and the idler tire for these Hitachi built VCRs.   The idler tire is the only part of the idler assy. that normally needs to be replaced.   A bad idler tire can cause such problems as lines in the picture, no play, eats tape, and no rewind or fast-forward.   Your price for our MBK-73T kit is $6.00. See photos for parts locations. MBK-73PT: Complete Rubber Kit Our MBK-73PT kit is a complete rubber replacement kit for these Hitachi built VCRs, containing all four belts, the pinch roller, and the idler tire.  If the pinch roller has a hard glaze on it or the capstan shaft has a black buildup the pinch roller has probably been slipping.   Your price for our MBK-73PT kit is $12.50. See photos for parts locations.   MBK-73-I Idler Assembly Our MBK-73-I is a new replacement idler assembly for these Hitachi built VCRs   In many cases the tire is the only part of the idler assembly that needs to be replaced but occasionally the bearings or felt clutch pad gives out in the idler assy.   Your price for our MBK-73-I is $9.25. See photos for parts locations. Top view of Hitachi Chassis Our MBK-73 Series of parts are for this chassis Bottom view of Hitachi Chassis Our MBK-73 Series of parts are for this chassis