. I swab the >inside of the flange hole with watered down white glue myself. You dont really >need much to hold it. I am not sure you need any really. > Hi Ric, Glue is definitely undesirable here, you run the risk of clicks and squeeks. Some older dampers have a centre pin and bushing cloth. These I have drilled out the hole to accept the cord and new springs. The coils of the springs are sized for the cord. One of the few things that has almost become an Industry standard. Just my take on the subject. Roger
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