Re: Pouch Leather and Valves
By Bruce Clark
Thank you Mr. Goodman for sharing your experience with different types of leather. You did not say much about zephyr, but several years ago, I was about to tackle a Seeburg L, which originally had zephyr leather for it's pouches.
A well experienced supplier-restorer told me that zephyr skin is not the thing for any pouches, because of it's susceptibility to humidity changes, (shrinkage) and certain insects that might find it a very tasty meal. He suggested that I use regular thin tan pouch leather which I did, and it has been very good.
In regard to Gordon Forcier's problem with leakage, I once had a problem similar, and found that the valve disks would take on a slight curl and not seat properly during the heating season (especially if the summer season is extremely humid). Also pouches can shrink, and the valves might be riding off their seats. I suggest removing a unit valve or two, and checking their tightness, before getting into extensive disassembly
Bruce Clark
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