AKAI 4000D. The rubber part underneath the FFWD lever has perished and need replacing. What is it called and has anybody got a

[Mike_450]

Parts needed bush as described and also drive belts both flat and circular cross-section

 

[jsmithepa]

U need to go to a vintage, curio shop. If shop keeper under 60, walk out. 😀

 

[americanaudiophile]

You can find belts for it
http://www.vintage-electronics.net/akai-4000d-belt-kit.aspx
and the service manual here
http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/akai/4000ds.shtml
but other rubber parts like the idler would have to be custom made, cost maybe $150 to $200, and be of dubious longevity. More info here
http://www.ebay.com/gds/AKAI-REEL-TO-REEL-TAPE-RECORDER-THINGS-TO-LOOK-OUT-FOR-/10000000003287640/g.html