The takeup reel on my Tascam 246 was slipping, so I’m replacing the idler tires. In the process, I noticed a sort of rubber coating on the edge of the reels where they contact the idler tires. Is this rubber supposed to be there or is this rubber and goo from being in contact with the idler tires? Should I clean this stuff off the edge of the reels or is the rubbery stuff supposed to be there? This will be the 3rd set of tires on my 246 (I’ve owned it since 1986), but I’ve never cleaned the edges of the reels, so maybe they just have years of tire goo build up (?)
Thanks for any help with this question. Edit: Sorry, this probably belongs in the Tascam forum.
Thanks for any help with this question. Edit: Sorry, this probably belongs in the Tascam forum.
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