Thanks Martin, Have already tried IPA, but the rubber is extremely hard & cracked. It will work for 10 minutes or so after cleaning, but then slips badly. Have also previously adjusted the clutch boss, but has to be set too tight for the clutch to have any grip at all. I had a sudden idea, that the hose union washers , (as used on appliance taps

Thanks for that, Yes, it is a complicated drive mechanism, I shall not strip it down until I have suitable replacement rubber material. I, like you have thought of using rubber sheet, but I thought it was at least worth asking around in case someone has already found a simple 'replacement' - type solution first! The easy bit is always the electronics

Having just repaired & completely refurbished a vintage Beomaster 900, I am left with one last problem. The dual-drive tuning clutch slips, due to the rubber tyres having gone hard. Does anyone know where I can obtain either a good clutch assembly, or of a source for suitable replacement tyres?

Having just rebuilt a vintage Beomaster 900, the only problem remaining is that the dual tuning drive clutch slips. This is worse on F.M. as there is greater tension & loading on to the clutch system. Is there anyone out there who knows where I could obtain a replacement assembly, or possibly the source of replacement tyres to glue on to the existing