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<DIV><SPAN class=670223416-19052001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff =
size=2>Dave,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=670223416-19052001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff =
size=2>We've
run into something similar on a couple of brands. As I'm not sure =
who the
manufacturer of the Sangler is, it's difficult to diagnose more. =
However,
contact the dealer and the manufacturer to see if this can be covered =
under
warranty. A systemic problem like this certainly sounds like IMO, =
the
proper remedy is to repin all of them with proper technique. It's
interesting that the wippen flange is the one freezing and not the =
hammer flange
as this is where I usually find this to show up.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=670223416-19052001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff =
size=2>BTW,
we will have several classes on dealing with action centers as well as =
hands-on
opportunities at the Annual Convention & Institute in Reno. =
Also there
will be plenty of factory techs and other experienced technicians whose =
brains
you can pick.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=670223416-19052001><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff =
size=2>Hope
to see you there.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2>Allan<BR>Allan L. Gilreath, RPT<BR>Assistant Director =
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TEAM2001<BR>July 11-15, 2001 - Reno, =
NV<BR>agilreath@mindspring.com<BR><A
target=_blank
href="http://www.ptg.org/conv.htm">http://www.ptg.org/conv.htm</A><BR>D=
irector:
Laura Olsen, RPT<BR>Assistant Directors: Allan Gilreath, RPT - Gary =
Neie, RPT -
Dale Probst, RPT</FONT> </P>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> =
owner-pianotech@ptg.org
[mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Dave =
Bunch<BR><B>Sent:</B>
Friday, May 18, 2001 12:06 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
pianotech@ptg.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Sangler & Sohne Serial =
Seizing
Centers<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I service a three year old Sangler & Sohne in =
a nursing
home. Among its many problems is that as time passes, the centers =
start
seizing up a few at a time. I mean they will be fine when I am there =
tuning an
a month later five whippen centers will be so tight you can barely =
move the
flange by hand! Protek won't touch it. I have to repin them, check the =
rest of
them. Everything is fine then I get a call a couple months later and =
there are
several new ones. Is glue leaching through the bushings? Is there any =
solution
besides repining the whole action? They would hit the ceiling with =
that
suggestion. Anyone else seen this?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Dave Bunch<FONT size=1></DIV>
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