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Squealing Valves in Clark Player Piano
By Deane Wiley

I would appreciate some (help) comment on a current problem.  I have
finished the rebuilding of valves on a 1915 Clark.  The valves seal
very well on the bottom valve seat (a brass ring), but I have about
five of them that really squeal when closing against the bottom
valve seat.

I've tried less valve travel, I've tried more valve travel and I've
re-dressed the bottom valve seat brass ring.  I still get squealing!
Any help would be appreciated.

Deane Wiley
Las Vegas, NV

(Message sent Wed 25 Sep 2002, 19:16:32 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

Key Words in Subject: Clark, Piano, Player, Squealing, Valves

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