Return Springs on a Baldwin 243

J Patrick Draine draine@mediaone.net
Thu, 28 Dec 2000 11:34:57 -0500


>Hey Bill,
>Have you checked all pinning?  I have strengthened the jack springs to
>improve this, too.  I usually find friction to be the main culprit here.
>Tight keys, flanges, etc.
>Lance Lafargue, RPT

Yeah, check the key bushings too! I have found that Baldwins often 
have balance rail bushings that are too deep, causing excess friction 
no matter how much you ease the bushing. This usually causes a slow 
key return.

Patrick


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