<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.16481" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As I replaced the old brackets I noticed like Bob said, the new brackets were about 3/32's shorter in height. This was needed......Originally, while removing this action "both ends" hammer flange screws had scraped the underside of the pinblock. I almost wondered if it would come out without damage! </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>NOW...after the new brackets, setting the action spread to 112.5 mm and a bench regulation I attempted to slide the action back into the piano. A few regulation screws in the center of the action will not clear the bottom of the stretcher board.  </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The clearance between the two is at best, very close but the stretcher board upon measurement is about 1/8 inch lower in the center of the piano. The ends hammer flange screws are clearing now on the ends but not by much. Guess enough that they are not the problem.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am reluctant to reduce the dimensions of anything more than what may be absolutely necessary to clear for future servicing and not alter the actions calculations. I just feel that the action needs a little more space to clear safely.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Your suggestions ... muchly appreciated!</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Jerry Arbeau</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>