The Mellotron Group

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.
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> I put it back together, spill box cover on, keyboard on...check, check. Couldn't get a sound ont of it. What the fuck? 
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> Forgot to put the tape frame in. That might be the problem.
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> Clay
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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.