On 11/03/2011 01:40 PM, David Renaud wrote: > Pianola, 4octave piano, bicords throughout entire treble.... > > Traditional player with pump bellows, 5 bellow motor, individual cloth bellows > On each key......but on the base of each and every individual key bellows is a > Plastic clear box..........that scares me.....w.. > > Family of some substance and means, want the player and piano fixed, > And there is some sentimental attachment. Rebuilt some old players in my time, > And this looks traditional player, except for those plastic boxes and the base of each bellows. > > ,........not enjoyed pervious experiences with old 1950s plastic..... > > Anyone out there worked on these specific pianos and have words of warning for > Me, and/or advise on working with these......or not working on these. > > Doing estimate, but not before touching base with someone that has touched those > Plastic components before and retrofit a replacement part successfully. > > Thanks you > N. David Renaud > > > Sent from my iPad I have worked on as well as tuned these players. These players were made in the late 60's to early 70's. Schaff sells the complete plastic valves (see attached) although I no experience in using these. I am assuming these are made to correct specs (0.35" valve travel and pretty descent inner parts). Unless you plan on re-hosing, you better make sure you number each hose. I had to re-valve a newer one (a Universal player, that the valve chest was aluminum and the valves were that crystal clear polyethylene - that had disintegrated) in which you have to disconnect all the hoses before you can take it out. And as I was putting it back, a few of the pieces of tape came loose and had to trace several to play the right notes. Oh, don't forget to do the regulation - before - you start putting the player back - since it's nearly impossible to do with the player in place. Lastly, if you need a replacement suction box, these are GREAT. I've installed 5 so far ..... http://www.pianoproservice.com/BT002.shtml?mode=preview Other than that - take plenty of "reference" photos. Good luck, Duaine -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ Tuning, Servicing& Rebuilding Reed Organ Society Member Florissant, MO 63034 (314) 838-5587 dahechler at att.net www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com -- Home& Business user of Linux - 11 years -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Plastic Player Valve.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 29085 bytes Desc: not available URL: <https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20111103/6f839f75/attachment.jpg>
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