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GAJoe:
Okay, so no one knew where to get replacement Elevator Action type thin shaft grommets, that's alright.  Comparing it to a diagram at http://www.pac-man.com/images/grommet2.jpg it appears that it's a Pac-Man grommet in there anyway.  The shaft fits a little loose, so I'm thinking that was a later replacement.  Some tightly wrapped tape should suffice to fix that

Anyway, the point of this topic is to see if anyone has any tips on caring for the rubber grommets in my Wicos.  One of them is fairly rusty and the rubber is starting to wear off.  The rust I can deal with, but I'm not sure what to do to arrest the rubber wearing out.  I've read about applying everything from lotion to gasoline to rubbing alcohol to brake fluid.  Anyone with long term Wico experience familiar with how to maintain these?  Sure, I can buy a replacement grommet for 10 bucks, but if I can keep these working I'd prefer that.  They're already broken in, you know.

Singapura:
Give them a Wallace!

GAJoe:

--- Quote from: Singapura on May 08, 2008, 05:09:16 am ---Give them a Wallace!



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Waah-waah.   ::)

Doesn't Gromit really take care of Wallace, though?  It hardly even applies. :)

Singapura:

--- Quote ---Doesn't Gromit really take care of Wallace, though?  It hardly even applies.
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Sorry, I always think of that when I see the word.  :angel:

Minwah:
I don't know much about this, but personally the only thing I would use is plastic/rubber friendly grease.

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