Weber action too big

[Allan L. Gilreath, RPT]

Wim,

I'm sure you already know, but just for other folks on the list who might
not, if it's a Weber, you need to call Weber tech support.  If it's a
Wurlitzer built by Young Chang (G4xx series), you need to call Baldwin.

The action bracket replacement is pretty straightforward and merely requires
basic regulation to get things back into shape.  There is one particular
that you have to pay attention to, there were two different sizes of inner
brackets used (the brackets at the treble and bass ends were always the
same).  So, when ordering new brackets, be sure to measure the hole spacing
on the inner brackets (one will be less than 6" and the other style is more
than 6").  You also have to be sure so have some extra stack screws as the
originals are sometimes not long enough to tighten through the new brackets.

Ron detailed a good method of getting the action out.  These problems only
occurred on a series of instruments built 10 or 12 years ago (to the best of
my knowledge).  The important thing to remember in changing out the brackets
is to get the spread back to spec (my digital vernier caliper works
perfectly for this).

Hope this gets you going and helps out some other folks who have been
scratching their heads.

Now back to the Institute schedule...

Allan
Allan L. Gilreath, RPT
agilreath@mindspring.com
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Subject: Re: Weber action too big


In a message dated 2/8/02 9:36:06 AM Central Standard Time,
gnewell@ameritech.net writes:



Wim,
   Call Young Chang! You definitely have growing action brackets. They will
send you out a new set and allow some money for installation and regulation.
It's a pretty straight forward job and goes fairly quickly. Greg



Thanks for this information, Greg. But how do you get the action out in the
first place?

Wim