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I have a Silvertone reproducer that needs the rubber isolator replaced. I haven't seen these isolators readily available. The outer diameter is 15/16" and inner diameter is about 11/16" diameter. Does anyone know what type of readily available material to use that would work?

Thanks,

AR

I have used automotive heater hose for such purpose. It comes in various inner and outer sizes and can be fine tuned with a round or flat file or fine wood rasp, plus it is quite cheap. I think I paid $1.75 for a foot of 1” o.d. hose for my Pathé machine.

Thanks for the tip!

Another source of possible material is old bicycle rubber inner tube. It’s thinner and can be cut to the desired length.
I’ve used this before on those off-brand portable phonographs of the 1920-30s.

Ok, thanks for the tip!

AR