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Lawson Cox · 03-30-2022, 01:46 PM

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 · 03-30-2022, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

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

Rich-CO · 03-30-2022, 05:20 PM

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

ford38v8 · 03-30-2022, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich-CO

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 · 03-30-2022, 07:37 PM

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 · 03-30-2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

…….. 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 · 03-30-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

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 · 03-30-2022, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich-CO

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.

03-30-2022, 01:46 PM	#21
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Softening rock hard rubber 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 __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm". Last edited by Lawson Cox; 03-30-2022 at 03:21 PM.

03-30-2022, 05:20 PM	#23
Rich-CO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 172	Re: Softening rock hard rubber Try soaking in Dot 3 brake fluid for a couple weeks.

03-30-2022, 07:37 PM	#25
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,943	Re: Softening rock hard rubber 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~!...... __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)