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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] MK VI - 10 year maintenance tune-up

From: Rick Blechta <rick@rickblechta.com>
Date: 2009-11-27


On Nov 27, 2009, at 2:16 PM, ClayE wrote:
 

The cabinet seems to be twisting a bit. The 1st three white keys sometimes stick. (Rubbing on the cabinet front board). The flywheel is only clearing the cabinet by hair. I unscrewed the six screws securing the main frame, gave it a twist and tightened them up. I now have good clearance in both spots.

I put it back together, spill box cover on, keyboard on...check, check. Couldn't get a sound ont of it. What the fuck?

Forgot to put the tape frame in. That might be the problem.

Clay


Don't forget to replace the timing belt and spark plugs and flush out the cooling system. I find in Canada you really can't get by with all-seasons in winter. Spring for a good set of snow tires. Your mellotron will handle much better on snow and ice.