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Thanks for the information, Richard. In answer to question (3), he is a collector and lover of 8 track. I will let him know and we will see just how much of a lover of 8 track he is. Marlena -----Original Message----- From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Richard L. Hess Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 11:45 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] 8 track tapes At 10:42 AM 2004/11/08 -0700, Marlena Wyman wrote: >Hello - A researcher has asked how to fix 8 track tapes that have broken >springs or flattened pads. Can anyone out there advise on this? >Thanks. Hello, Marlena, There are several ways to approach this. (1) There is help info at http://www.8trackheaven.com/ (2) I offer a service to do this by removing the tape from the cartridge and using a reel-to-reel recorder with a 4-channel 8-track head in it (it takes two passes to get all the programs) (3) I must ask "why?" Almost everything that was released on 8-track was released on other, more durable formats like LP or at least cassette. Only the rare one-of-a-kind item really deserves the effort (read expense) of (2). Cheers, Richard Aurora, Ontario http://www.richardhess.com/tape 1-877-TAPE-FIX (US and Canada toll free)