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#1 PostAuthor: mick znone » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:10 pm

does anybody know what causes the needles to jump about and stick on clocks. i need to get mine sorted but dont want to send them off, then get them back looking great but still jumping. i spoke to Chris last summer and he said he could sort it. i believe its either the gel or the magnet. i see Rb has offered to do some but has had trouble with the dampening himself. sorry to bring this one up again, but i need to get them sorted somewhere so do need some guidance. :press
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#2 PostAuthor: Pigford » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:17 pm

There is a 'damper pot' which contains oil..... :|

Over time this oil leaks/degrades/evaporates which allows the needle to bounce around :evil:
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#3 PostAuthor: tlc » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:36 pm

Chris Rivett showed me the actual "Gel" that goes in the damper. It is this that degrades over the years.

Apparently it is available in 205 litre drums :shock:
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#4 PostAuthor: Pigford » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:45 pm

TLC...... so what consistancy is it....... Warm vascline :?:
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#5 PostAuthor: tlc » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:46 pm

Warm hair wax Piggy :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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