Chuck(G)
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I decided to play with one of my "other" SCSI 9-track drives, a Qualstar 1260S. So-so progress, but as it warms up, it emits a squeal every time the reels change direction. At first I thought the issue might be "sticky shed", but it happens with any tape I put on it--including ones that read fine on my other drives.
My thought was that there's some moving rubber somewhere that's hardened up over the years. Before I start splashing wintergreen oil around, has anyone else ever experienced this?
My thought was that there's some moving rubber somewhere that's hardened up over the years. Before I start splashing wintergreen oil around, has anyone else ever experienced this?