Viper 2150S scsi tape drive

[dwight elvey]

> From: aek at bitsavers.org
> 
> On 11/4/10 11:28 AM, dwight elvey wrote:
> 
> > I still need to understand why the 8mm didn't work as expected.
> >
> 
> There is a rubber pinch roller in them. Make sure is hasn't cracked
> At least they don't turn to goo.
> 

At least the goo didn't get on the heads. It was funny,
it seemed to work for a few seconds, al least it loaded.
When I tried to retension, it didn't make it and the capstan
was goo.
I just got some hose that may work. I'll play with
it after home projects tonight.
Dwight