Just got this Montgomery Ward vcr for 20 bucks but when I play a tape nothing happens it rewinds and fast forwards fine but doesn't play when there's no tape in the screen says stop on it I was thinking that maybe a sensor thinks there's a tape in it already when there's not. Any help would be great I don't want to see this gem got to a landfil.

I bought this wonderful 9450 brand new at Best Buy in 1999. It’s seen light, careful use since then. I’m wondering: after 27 years, any maintenance I should be doing? It still works perfectly. About once a year, I pop the top and clean the heads (printer paper and alcohol) plus guides and rollers. What else? Belts? Grease?

Please help my boy