How to Soften Old Hard Rubber Parts
I came across this solution a couple years ago on a motorcycle site, when a guy needed to soften the rubber coupling on his carb.
I needed to soften the rubber plunger for the pump on my old Crossman BB gun.
Mix 1 part Wintergreen Oil to 3 parts rubbing alcohol and let it set in a closed container. I let my plunger set for at least a few weeks, and now it's soft as a new part.
I'd guess this would work for hard original Model A hoses, and maybe belts, seals and O-rings.
The local health store sells 10ml of the wintergreen oil for $30, but I bought mine on ebay for $1.69 with free delivery.
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