Damper Rod Problem

[Jim Coleman, Sr.]

Hi Robert:

It is quite likely that the middle L shaped hook that attaches the
rod to the bracket bushing is broken.

Jim Coleman, Sr.

On Wed, 13 Aug 1997, robert sadowski wrote:

> Dear List,
> 
> I'm working on an old Cable upright player.  I've seen the following
> problem in the past.  When the horizontal damper lifter rod (the one behind
> the dampers) is lifted, the bass dampers lift first, then the tenor.
> Finally the treble dampers lift hardly at all.  Is this rail bent from
> years of use or are the felt bushings which hold the pivot points bad?  I'm
> hoping to get some idea of the more likley cause before I really get into
> this thing.
> 
> Thanks to all,
> Bob Sadowski RPT
> Erie,PA. 
>