Mellotronists

Though it took longer than expected the work paid off.  Feels much 
different now that everything is clean and functioning properly and 
adjusted. To me hardest part was the key rack.  Always had 
some "spongy" keys and as you see in photo, tension was uneven all 
around.  Don't know what the experts do but I worked on one white 
and one black key and experimented with tension  until after 
aluminum stop bar was in place, releasing the key would return 
without "bouncing" and then adjusted rest to match.  The end result 
is now the keys seem to have quicker "action".  

Hope someone can explain the rubber stamp markings on wood keys for 
#1 and 2. One side has S.C. stamped and opposite side has 
manufacturer stamped. The remainder had no markings and were dye 
stamped #3 on up.

Other thing I noticed is that motor seems to stabilize a lot quicker 
at power up, likely a result of motor mounted properly with new 
grommets and running true to capstan. Also runs quieter.

With the exception  of common sense modifications, like fusing line 
ahead of power switch, it is back in it's original condition 
again...  Doug