<HTML>In a message dated 9/11/03 11:08:05 AM Central Dayligh= t Time, WOLFLEEL@UCMAIL.UC.EDU writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT= : 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">The best way of fixing the (tef= lon bushed) short-lever problem we've found here is to install a new current production back-action<= BR> from Steinway. It's really easy to do right out of the box with the only adjustments needed being the left to right alignment. I think it runs about<= BR> $900. Installing it also allows (forces?) you to convert to a floating pitman which is a good thing. Eric </BLOCKQUOTE> Eric I would that, but I don't have any more money this year in my budget. Maybe = I can make it a priority for next year. In the mean time, I guess I'll put u= p with it. I'll look in the back issues of the PTJ to see if I can find some= thing on it. Thanks Wim</HTML>