Thanks for the input. I tried moving a few shanks down with a screw driver to see if the stick/paper approach would work. However, the shanks rest on the rail so that terminated that thought. Tilting still would not allow the hammers to clear. I will check the glide bolts, although, I don't recall that the front rail was floating at all; a condition I would expect if they were cranked down that far. Your last suggestion may be the answer!
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