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Ampico Rewind Problem
By Ben Gottfried

Dave Krall asks why an Ampico does not cut out on rewind.



The action cut-out is signaled by the opening of the hole in the

transmission which, in turn, vents the re-roll primary valve in the

drawer and the action cut-out block by the pump.



Have the owner try disconnecting the large 3/16" tube between the drawer

and the stack at the extreme treble end. There is only one 3/16" tube; it

is near the three 3/8" drawer supply tubes.



The action should cut out once this is done.  If so, then the problem is

in the drawer; if not, then the problem is between there and the action

cut-out  block in the back, maybe even in the block itself.



For starters though, this basic test is the place to begin.



Let us know how you make out



Benjamin R. Gottfried

Ben's Player Piano Service

Richfield Springs, NY 13439

315-717-5969

www.bensplayerservice.com




(Message sent Wed 23 May 2018, 23:53:09 GMT, from time zone GMT.)

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