Tom Overthere
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One problem. The Ebay seller (who looks entirely reputable) is in Merry Olde England, and PayPal Protection requires I return the part to the seller. The seller has it worked out so he mails to the U.S. for about $5, but I'll bet it'll cost me twice that to send it back, if need be. Life Lesson 101....I might pull the trigger on one of the auctions you spoke about earlier. Worst case, you're protected by PayPal and will have your money refunded if it doesn't work out. That eBay seller looks promising though.
I've sent an email inquiry to this supplier, whom I think is in Canada. Do you know anything about him?
www.vintage-electronics.cc/tascamkits.html
Thanks. I appreciate every word of advice you or DrZ type.
Tom
PS. Why do you think my idler tire rubber is on its last legs? Except for the "unfortunate impression" on the lower tire, the rubber seems normal - no cracks, no oily surface, flexible enough to stretch over the hub edges and even get "inverted' a bunch of times when I tried to mount it inside-out (heehee). Not arguing with you. I just wonder if you see/understand something I'm missing...