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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I had a Client today who had just moved here (Las
Vegas) from N.Y. with a S&S "S" #282863 (1936). In the process of fixing the
problems of a really bad rebuilding job I had a damper back action flange come
loose. I discovered that this was a flange that was a glued in application.
It lays horizontal behind the lever. I tried everything to get it in place and
somehow secure it with a drop of glue but it seems impossible to reach once it
is in place. Unfortunately I didn't have any CA or instant glue with me or I
would've tried that, but it still is hard to get it in proper position. Any
suggestions as to how I can repair this without pulling all of the dampers to
remove the entire rail? . I fear that more flanges will be following the same
failure as this instrument acclimates to the desert so someday it will have to
be properly repaired. Would that be a good time to use fasteners or should I
stick with the original method. Thanks! </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Any help, hints or wise cracks pointing out the
obvious are greatly appreciated!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>David Chadwick</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Las Vegas</FONT></DIV>
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