Squeaky Sustain

[Paul McCloud]

Hi, Mark.  I usually use the Protek vaseline MPL-1 on the rod.  I'd be
cautious about drilling larger holes, because you don't want the rod just
flopping around.  It is making that sound because there's side pressure
there, and it needs to hold the rod in position to push on the trap lever. 
Lubing the rod seems to work, but how long it will last I don't know.  I'll
be curious to hear other's responses.

Paul McCloud
San Diego


> [Original Message]
> From: <mps@usol.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
> Date: 10/25/2005 5:40:34 AM
> Subject: Squeaky Sustain
>
> I am working on a Horugel 6' Grand.
> The sustain pedal is very squeaky and I have traced the noise to be 
> coming from where the push rod rubs against the wood as it goes 
> into the hole on the underside of the piano and then up to the action 
> itself.
> Is there a certain lubricant that works best here or would you drill that 
> hole larger in diameter to remove the point of contact?
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
> Mark Montbriand
> Mark's Piano
> Service
>
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