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Topic: Info wanted on PP undercarriage & raise rods |
Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 27 Jul 2021 3:56 pm |
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Ian Worley
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Sacramento, CA
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Posted 27 Jul 2021 4:18 pm
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I can't really see it very well in the pic, but it's not uncommon to put heat shrink tubing over the joint between the wire hook and rod just to keep the hooks connected and aligned with the rods.
The pull rod guide close to the changer just reduces the flexing in the rods, which can make the pulls feel a little more solid and crisp. It does not affect tuning, which is all done at the changer except for "half-tone" tuners.
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 27 Jul 2021 4:30 pm
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Thank you, Ian!
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Willis Vanderberg
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Petoskey Mi
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Posted 9 Aug 2021 3:35 am
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The first time I saw this was when the late Albert Johnson put them on my 74 D-10 Emmons. This was over twenty five years ago.
This also eliminates some of the noise in the under carriage. |
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Kelcey ONeil
From:
Sevierville, TN
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Posted 9 Aug 2021 7:51 am
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Ditto what Willis said, it can help with the noise or clacking, especially if there is slack in that rod.
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Peter Freiberger
From:
California, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2021 9:08 am
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| The heat shrink and the raise and lowering rod guides are Albert Johnson's work. |
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 9 Aug 2021 2:27 pm
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Thanks folks. As I “get into†push-pulls I’m making some neat discoveries. Wish I’d played a Bolt-On 50 years ago…
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Johnie King
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2021 6:57 am
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| I'm pretty sure LYNN STAFFORD USE'S HEAT SHRINK ALSO. |
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Johnie King
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2021 6:58 am
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Here one picture I took too show LYNN STAFFORD'S USE OF HEAT SHRINK.
Excellent idea"!!
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