teflon pedal bushing

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner@mediaone.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: November 09, 2001 1:25 AM
Subject: Fw: teflon pedal bushing


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <kam544@flash.net>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 9:59 PM
> Subject: Re: teflon pedal bushing
>
>
> > >...Anyone have a solution for a teflon (or other plastic??) pedal
bushing
> that
> > >SQUACKS like mad...Don Rose...
> >
> Don, Clean the pins and use V.J. lube. Also check mounting screws for the
> holders ,pelican  and flat springs .Most of these are nylon I believe. Tom
> Driscoll
>

Nylon, or some nylon alloy. If it was Teflon it wouldn't be squeaking,
though the hole might be elongating. I'd go along with the VJ Lube, but
would prefer my modern version using half talc and half Teflon powder.

Del