[CAUT] Funny Noises

Susan Kline skline@peak.org
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:46:42 -0800


At 04:34 PM 1/25/2005 -0500, you wrote:
>Ken,
>
>Here's an odd occasional source of clicks: Sometimes if the jack rest
>regulating button screw threads are a bit loose in the jack, on a hard blow
>the inertia of the jack will cause the screw to move a thousanth or two when
>the jack stops its escapement stroke, causing a surprisingly loud click.
>Removing the screw and inserting a piece of dental floss in the hole with
>the screw will tighten the threads just enough to stop the noise.
>
>Bill Schneider

This is a great thread. I'm hearing about S&S noises I have never encountered.
This could be invaluable on the inevitable rainy day when none of the usual
culprits are responsible.

Susan Kline


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