squeeky pedal

[Lance Lafargue]

Is it leather that is in the bushing?  That would surely squeak.  Use felt,
spray Mclube 1725 (clear colorless dry film lubricant) on both the felt and
rod.  
Lance Lafargue, RPT
New Orleans Chapter
Covington, LA.
lafargue@iamerica.net

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> From: Edward Carwithen <musicman@eoni.com>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Re:  squeeky pedal
> Date: Sunday, March 01, 1998 11:54 PM
> 
> Sorry guys, I neglected to mention that it is a steel, or chrome plated
rod.  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> At 08:39 PM 3/1/98 EST, you wrote:
> >
> >In a message dated 3/1/98 6:01:07 PM, you wrote:
> >
> ><< I isolated the problem to the place
> >where the pedal rod goes through the guide.  It appears to be leather
> >rather than felt pad in the opening.  What can I do to eliminate this
pesky
> >problem?>>
> >
> >   If you are describing a pitman arrangement, just replace the pitman
with a
> >smaller diameter dowel, using very short pins on both ends to keep it
> >centered.  It will be a lot quieter if it is not touching the bushing at
> all. 
> >Regards,
> >Ed Foote
> >
> >
> Ed Carwithen
> Oregon