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Hi guys,

Does anyone have a good suggestion for a rubber gasket in the end of a talk-o-phone front mount horn elbow? It is where the elbow connects to the reproducer. Is there something being sold, or does someone have a suggestion for a good material that would work?

Thanks

Dan

Dan, I use black electrical tape. I haven't found anything suitable for this. I wrap the long throat part of the reproducer with the tape. I do it just enough for the elbow to fit on the end of the reproducer. You can wrap layers until there is a snug, not tight fit. The reason I shy away from rubber is because I haven't found anything thin enough. Also these elbows are very fragile. They are made of either aluminum pr pot metal. The electrical tape can easily be removed if desired.
Harvey Kravitz

IIRC, I found a rubber flange of some sort in the local hardware store, and pared down the small end until it fit into the elbow.

Bill

Thanks guys. Good suggestions. I like the idea of the electrical tape. Easy fix that should keep things together for years.

Dan

I cut a piece of rubber from an old rubber boot. Has smooth fabric lining which I put on inside. GLue in place with rubber cement. Fits just like original!