In a message dated 97-03-01 17:47:13 EST, adarpub@servco.com (Arlie D. Rauch) writes: << If you use the una chorda gingerly, all is well. If you depress it fairly quickly, there is a sharp, loud squeak. If I had had hours to spend, I might have solved it, but the few attempts I made were futile. >> Arlie - Check to make sure that the DAG limiter screws and turned in 1/2 turn; then make sure the balance rail glide bolts and all touching the keybed (normally the two end ones are not); Lubricate the keybed where the front rail, back rail and glide bolts make contact with Teflon spray (DRY) of Teflon powder; finally, lubricate the shift spring, shift lever where it contacts the keyframe, and both ends of the keyframe where they contact the shift block and shift spring with *dry* spray Teflon. If this doesn't eliminate the squeek, then lubricate the contact points of the kamper push rod with Protek MPL. Not only should this take care of the squeak, but it should make the keyframe move much easier. Hope this helps. John Elving, RPT Sacramento, CA John Elving, RPT Sacramento, CA --------------------- Forwarded message: From: adarpub@servco.com (Arlie D. Rauch) Sender: owner-pianotech@byu.edu Reply-to: pianotech@byu.edu To: pianotech@byu.edu
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