Clicking Key

[C. Mike Swendsen]

Glen_Deligdisch@sil.org wrote:
> 
>      Dear List,
> 
>      I tuned a Wurlitzer Spinet yesterday.  D4 makes an annoying click that
>      sounds like two pieces of wood being hit together every time it is
>      played.  In fact, if you press the key all the way down, let it up
>      just slightly (not enough for the Jack to return under the hammer
>      butt) and press it down again it will click again.  I spent around 20
>      minutes looking at the note from every angle and just could not see
>      what was causing it.  The hammer, damper flanges and pins were all
>      tight.  The jack is firmly against the let off and all felt is in
>      place.  The sound comes from the top and not the bottom of the action.
> 
>      Do any of you have suggestions or experience with what is making the
>      noise?
> 
>      Thanks,
> 
>      Glen
> 
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>      Glen and Ruth Deligdisch
>      P.O. Box 248
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I know you said thw sound is comming form the top of the action, but you
might make sure that the guide pin in the front of the key is not too
high and clicking inside when the key bottoms out, also check the dip,
it might be too deep.
-- 
C. Mike Swendsen  R.P.T.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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