Question re Teac MT-2ST encoder roller tire

[js at cimmeri.com]

On 7/29/2016 2:29 PM, Chuck Guzis wrote:
> On 07/29/2016 12:07 PM, js at cimmeri.com wrote:
>> Recently acquired a Teac MT-2ST SCSI cassette tape drive and am
>> attempting to recondition it.
>>
>> Although it does have direct drive motors on both reels (no rubber
>> bands), the design is still plagued by having a rubber roller "tire"
>> on its encoder roller which has turned to a very sticky goo for half
>> its length on my unit.
> Instead of fooling around with a baling-wire-and-bubblegum solution,
> you're probably best off sending the roller for rebuilding by Terry:
>
> http://www.terrysrubberrollers.com/
>
> He does a bang-up job and he's not frighteningly expensive.  You'll get
> something back that will last for many years.
>
> --Chuck


Thank you, Chuck.   I'll give my idea a 
try first, and then Terry's as a last 
resort.

I'll report back here with results as 
they occur.

- John