In a message dated 96-07-30 11:43:47 EDT, you write: Gary One very big word of caution on removing the Wurlitzer drop action. The action bracket bolts on some of them are simply very long, round head screws. In the factory they gave these long screws a downward tap with a hammer to provide some down bearing for the action brackets. This caused them to travel out of round when being unscrewed and returned. This lead to them frequently breaking off at the threads, usually on the last turn when being re-installed. Consequently Wurlitzer, before going belly up, was providing, free of charge, a special tool for extracting those broken off screws from the piano. It is not a fun job. I caution you, if they are out of round when removed that you should use new screws in their place. David Sanderson Littleton, MA Pianobiz@aol.com >I need to remove the action of a Wurlitzer drop action piano in order to >repin or freeup some sluggish flanges. It will be the first one I've worked >on. It seems Wurlitzers are not common (fortunately?) in South Africa. The >removal appears to involve loosening all the abstracts. Before tackling this >job I would appreciate any cautions/hints from those with experience. In >giving a quotation for this work how much time is normal for removal and >replacement.
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