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<DIV><SPAN class=90161003-19122002><FONT face=Verdana
size=2>Robin,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=90161003-19122002><FONT face=Verdana
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<DIV><SPAN class=90161003-19122002><FONT face=Verdana size=2>I had =
a similar
problem with a Yamaha vertical. It ended up being a worn felt bushing =
between
the base of the pedal prop and pedal.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=90161003-19122002><FONT face=Verdana =
size=2>Isolate, isolate,
isolate.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=90161003-19122002><FONT face=Verdana
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=90161003-19122002><FONT face=Verdana size=2>John
Formsma</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]<B>On Behalf =
Of</B>
GirlPianoTuner@aol.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, December 18, 2002 8:45 =
AM<BR><B>To:</B> pianotech@ptg.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Schimmel upright =
damper
pedal squeak<BR><BR></DIV></FONT>
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FAMILY="SANSSERIF">I need some advice on eliminating a squeak from =
my
customer's Schimmel upright, serial #332199. This will be my =
second
callback on the problem. At first, the noise seemed to be =
coming from a
bit of debris between one of the spoons and the lifter rod, but a few =
hours
after I left, the problem recurred. I went back and once again =
tried to
isolate where the squeak was coming from. At first, it sounded =
like it
was near the pedal rod to action connection, but then it seemed to be =
at the
pedal itself. I took the pedal bracket apart and lubricated the =
pins
and tightened everything down. There seemed to be some space =
between
the pedal rod and the plastic bracket allowing some movement, but not =
enough
space to insert even a thin cardboard punching. I thought I had =
really
found the problem in the metal ring that connects the pedal and trap =
lever.
I lubricated every moving part I could find with either Protek =
or
Prolube. I played the pedal about 400 times, had the customer =
play a
couple of songs, and the squeak was gone. We were very =
relieved.
Yesterday, two weeks and one day since my last visit, the customer =
called
complaining that the squeak is back. I would appreciate any and =
all
advice for my appointment with her tomorrow either via the list or to =
my email
account, LadyPianoTuner.com. Thank you one and =
all.<BR>Sincerely, Robin
Flint, Hull, MA</FONT><FONT lang=0 style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: =
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