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Originally Posted by Findm-Keepm
It's probably too far gone - the plasticizers (oily like substances that give rubber it's softness and resilience) have likely evaporated. We used Rubber Renu in the 70s/80s, but I couldn't find it in late 1999 - I guess Rawn Chemicals quit making it and someone else picked it up.
Some have had luck with a recoat (a buildup of several thin coats) of Permatex liquid tape - I tried it on a Webcor wire recorder idler/drive wheenl and it worked for a while - long enough for me to listen to several reels of recordings. YMMV...
The liquid tape is sold at Home Depot, Lowes, and Menards. Heck, it may even be sold at some Auto parts stores, being a Permatex product.
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I figured as much but wasn't sure so I thought I'd ask here.
Although weird thing is that I think it must of been working a little bit because the top of the idler tire was softer to the touch than before, but the sides (the part that actually makes contact with the platter) were still rock hard...
