If the tray pivot is inline with the flange centers and there are underlever assist springs, the springs cause the tray to rotate causing damper leakage. One solution is to place a coil spring between the belly and the tray. Or, since the pitman is pinned to the tray and trapwork, you could put a spring on the trap lever to pull the tray down. -- Regards, Jon Page
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