Softening rock hard rubber

[Lawson Cox]

In either hand, it's a piece of hard rubber. No soft noodles. (Thankfully, I can't post a picture. I would not want to make anyone jealous.) ROFLMAO

 

[ford38v8]

In either hand, it's a piece of hard rubber. No soft noodles. (Thankfully, I can't post a picture. I would not want to make anyone jealous.) ROFLMAO

Lawson has got a rubber that's so old, it got hard just waiting for someone able to use it.

 

[Rich-CO]

Try soaking in Dot 3 brake fluid for a couple weeks.

 

[ford38v8]

Try soaking in Dot 3 brake fluid for a couple weeks.

If it doesn’t liquify that soft noodle, it might be ok for rubber. You try it first.

 

[GB SISSON]

I am replacing the water pump in my 50 year old tractor and both hoses have been soaked for years by a leaking power steering pump. Both hose are in excellent condition and are so soft and pliable I wondered if they were replacement silicone hoses, but PO says no way. So, how about soaking in PS fluid? And as for the soft and hard discussion I knew it was only a matter of time for you boys~!......

 

[ford38v8]

…….. And as for the soft and hard discussion I knew it was only a matter of time for you boys~!......

And you knew this how?

 

[Lawson Cox]

Lawson has got a rubber that's so old, it got hard just waiting for someone able to use it.

ROFLMAO. Well, not literally, I'd have too much trouble getting back up, that's on my feet that is. No trouble otherwise.

 

[Lawson Cox]

Try soaking in Dot 3 brake fluid for a couple weeks.

I have thought about that. Still considering it. I found a good length of old hardened rubber garden hose I'm gonna experiment with.