Melted pinch roller?

Bigsnake00

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A friend of mine was looking at a used tascam tsr-8 and apparently the pinch roller has melted. He said it is like black tar. What causes this?
 
Rubber will deteriorate with time and/or exposure to solvents that are unsuitable for cleaning rubber.

I've seen many a roller and belt in this condition.

Tascam still has new rollers for the TSR-8 for around $30.00 last time I checked, part # 5800291500

The Capstan drive belt may be in the same condition
Part #5800698201
 
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