<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; = charset=windows-1252"> <META content="MSHTML 5.50.4134.600" name=GENERATOR> <STYLE></STYLE> </HEAD> <BODY bgColor=#ffffff> <DIV><FONT size=2>List,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>I am attempting to rebuild a 1920's 5' George Steck = that is missing all sostenuto linkage between the pedal rod and = pitman.  I'm unable to find replacement parts or pictures of the original = replacement.  (Thanks to you all who looked for me a while back.)  So. . . it = appears that I need to design some parts.  Being a novice yet, I have a few = questions:</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>1.  What kind of pin should be used?  what = diameter?  should it be plated?  (I can't find anything = in parts catalogs.)</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>2.  What kind and size of felt is generally = used in the bushings and what is the relationship of hole diameter in the block = versus the pin diameter and felt thickness?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>3:  Any thoughts on the spring rate of = compression spring to be used?  Any good sources to purchase these?</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Sorry if these questions are too basic.  = If you have other thoughts or concerns I'll be happy to get them.  Thanks all.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Mark Ultsch</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2>Madison  WI</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV></BODY></HTML>