Slow Motion Drive Problem
I have a receiver (Redifon R408) with a problem slow motion drive. The drive operates by means of a friction contact between a smooth rubber coated drive wheel and a smooth plain steel idler. At some stage in its life, the drive mechanism has been lubricated rather generously, resulting in the drive wheel and idler both being liberally coated in oil. As a result, the friction between the two is not enough to transmit the drive - hence no slow motion.
I obviously need to get rid of the oil and this is simple enough for the plain steel idler but I am wary of using any solvent on the rubber coated wheel in case it affects the rubber - I am calling it rubber but don't actually know what the material is, other than it must have rubber like properties.
Any thoughts on a safe way to get rid of the oil and restore the friction surface?
cheers
Peter G8BBZ
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Peter G8BBZ
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