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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>George: Here is what usually works for me. Loosen
the action bolts and tilt back the action without disconnect any drop wires, if
such are present. Use a long blade screwdriver to loosen the damper flange
screw. Use an extendable magnet tool to capture the screw and pull it out, along
with the damper. Replace the damper flange with spring - its much quicker than
trying to replace the spring itself. After pinning the flange on, run a length
of dental floss around the damper head screw down under the flange and back up,
tying it off so that the flange is held in a 90 degree position relative to the
lever. Lower the flange down into place, and using a screw holder tool put the
screw in place and start it with a few turns. Remove the tool and unwind the
dental floss. Tighten the screw down and put the action back in place. Check the
damper adjustment. Done! (with any luck). </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Good luck,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Patrick C. Poulson<BR>Registered Piano
Technician<BR>Piano Technicians Guild</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>