[TPIN] breaking in new valves

[Dave Arndt]

Where does one purchase lapping compound?  Is this something you can
apply like water/oil? Or does some special technique/equipment need to
be used?


On 8/29/07, Eric Edwards <eric at elsjledwards.net> wrote:
> I seriously cringed at the last paragraph!!
> That's the LAST thing you'd want to do.
>
> I've run into this issue several times recently,  and all it takes is some
> VERY light lapping with a VERY fine lapping compound.
>
> Freed the valves right up.
>
> Just find a competent tech and you'll be set.
>
> Thanks
> Eric
>
>
> Eric, Leandra, Sara, Jared & Lily
> Edwards
> "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low
> price has faded"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tpin-bounces at tpin.okcu.edu [mailto:tpin-bounces at tpin.okcu.edu]On
> Behalf Of Bill Biffle
> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 3:23 PM
> To: tpin at tpin.okcu.edu
> Subject: [TPIN] breaking in new valves
>
> What should I do to get a new set of valves moving faster?  It's my new
> - used, really, but clearly not played much - Yamaha 8310Z.  The valves
> work ok, but they're just not as fast as well-used valves are.  I use
> Binak Pro - which I LOVE - but need to speed them up if I can.
>
>
>
> I've heard just to clean them often and re-oil.  I've also heard of
> playing Clarke Studies using Lava soap and water in there.  A bit afraid
> of this last one, for obvious reasons.
>
>
>
> Thanks, in advance, for the help
>
>
>
> Bill Biffle
>
> Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
>
> Duke City Jazz Band
>
> bbiffle at brgcc.com
>
>
>
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