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Originally Posted by screamingmorris  While oiling the valves I discovered that the valve guides are totally different from the 1956 14B.
The little things that stick out to keep the valves from spinning are attached to vertical rods that stick down into holes in the valves.
Those vertical rods are extremely loose in the holes so that they wobble like *crazy*.
Is there any way to tighten them?
Also, 3rd valve sticks up slightly higher than the other 2 valves.
I made sure that all 3 are screwed together equally tight.
Any clues on what to do about it?
- morris |
Hi Morris,
Welcome to the Conn 22B fan club
On my '48 Conn 22B, I have the same valve mechanism. Although the clearance between these little rods and the valve itself is really high, I have never had any problem with them and they don't make any noticeable noise when playing.
When installed, the valves have very little play in rotation either. I wouldn't try to tighten this rod if this play in rotation is reasonable. Actually I have no clue if it's possible.
In fact I really like the Conn 22B valve mechanism as there is no way to go wrong when installing them, and there is no crappy nylon part in it.
As for the valve alignment, this is due to the wear of felt and/or cork parts which position the valve when not pushed. You can find on eBay replacement parts for the 22B (PM me if you want to share a bunch of replacement kits with me). One day I would like to align my valves precisely too.
Stéphane